भूकंप
bhūkampnoun★Intermediate
general
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of the Earth's crust.
भूकंप के बाद कई इमारतें ढह गईं।
Many buildings collapsed after the earthquake.
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The term is commonly used to describe natural seismic events.
Collocations
भूकंप का केंद्रepicenter of the earthquakeभूकंप का तीव्रताearthquake intensity
Synonyms
Related Phrases
भूकंप का पूर्वानुमानphrase
earthquake prediction
भूकंप सुरक्षाphrase
earthquake safety
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use 'भूकंप' to describe natural seismic events, not for general shaking or vibrations.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit 'भू' (earth) + 'कंप' (trembling).
📝Usage Notes
The word is used to describe natural seismic events and is commonly used in news reports and scientific discussions.
Word Breakdown
भू
earth
rootकंप
trembling
rootहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश