दुनिया

duniya
nounBeginner
general

The world; the entire Earth and all its inhabitants.

दुनिया बहुत बड़ी है।

The world is very big.

हम दुनिया को बेहतर बनाने के लिए काम करते हैं।

We work to make the world better.

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Can refer to the physical world or the human population collectively.

informal

Society or the people around someone; the social environment.

दुनिया ने उसे बहुत प्यार दिया।

The world loved him.

दुनिया के सामने खड़ा होना मुश्किल है।

It's hard to stand before the world.

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Often used to describe public opinion or social perception.

Collocations

दुनिया भर मेंall over the worldदुनिया का रुखthe world's attitude

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Related Phrases

दुनिया का मालिकphrase
the master of the world
दुनिया से बाहरidiom
out of this world

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'दुनिया' can vary based on context—pay attention to whether it refers to the physical world or society.

Gold Rule

Literal vs. Figurative

When used figuratively, 'दुनिया' often refers to people's opinions or societal norms.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Persian 'dunyā' (دنیا), meaning 'world' or 'earth'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used both literally (the physical world) and metaphorically (society or public opinion).

Word Breakdown

दुन
world
root
+
या
suffix indicating a place or state
suffix
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