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महान

mahān
adjective★Intermediate— great, grand, magnificent
formal

Possessing great qualities or achievements; of high importance or significance.

महान साहित्यकारों ने हमारी संस्कृति को समृद्ध किया है।

Great writers have enriched our culture.

💡

Often used to describe people, achievements, or concepts of significant importance.

Collocations

महान नेताgreat leaderमहान उपलब्धिgreat achievementमहान व्यक्तिgreat person

Synonyms

श्रेष्ठउत्कृष्टविशाल

Antonyms

छोटाअल्पतुच्छ

Related Phrases

महानताnoun
greatness
महान बननाphrase
to become great

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

Use 'महान' to describe people, achievements, or concepts that are highly respected or significant.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Do not use 'महान' for ordinary things; reserve it for truly exceptional cases.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit 'महत्' (mahat), meaning 'great' or 'large'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal and literary contexts to express admiration or respect.

Word Breakdown

मह
great
root
+
आन
suffix indicating grandeur or importance
suffix
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश

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