किसान
kisannoun★Beginner
general
A person who owns or works on a farm, typically growing crops or raising livestock.
किसान अपने फसल को बेचने के लिए बाजार जाते हैं।
Farmers go to the market to sell their crops.
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The term 'kisan' is commonly used in Hindi to refer to farmers, especially in rural contexts.
Collocations
किसान संघfarmers' unionकिसान आंदोलनfarmers' movement
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Related Phrases
किसान दिवसphrase
Farmer's Day
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Formal Contexts
In formal contexts, 'कृषक' may be used instead of 'किसान'.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit 'kṣetra' (field) and 'īśana' (lord), meaning 'lord of the field' or 'farmer'.
📝Usage Notes
The term 'kisan' is widely used in Hindi-speaking regions to refer to farmers, often with a sense of respect and importance due to their role in agriculture.
Word Breakdown
किस
field
rootअन
one who
suffixहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश