भूकंप
bhūkampnoun★Intermediate💡 earthquake
“कल एक भयानक भूकंप आया था।”
A terrible earthquake occurred yesterday.
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
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💡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