मास्क

māskaLoanword from Englishmask
face mask

कोविड-19 के दौरान, सभी को मास्क पहनना चाहिए था।

During COVID-19, everyone should have worn a mask.


general

A covering for the face, typically worn to protect against infection or pollution.

डॉक्टर ने मरीज को सर्जरी से पहले मास्क पहनने को कहा।

The doctor told the patient to wear a mask before surgery.

Commonly used in medical and public health contexts.

informal

A decorative or theatrical mask worn for costumes or performances.

हॉलोवीन पर बच्चे विभिन्न मास्क पहनते हैं।

Children wear various masks on Halloween.

Less common usage, often in cultural or festive contexts.

Pro Tip

Medical vs. Decorative Use

In Hindi, 'मास्क' is typically used for medical or protective face coverings, while 'मुखौटा' refers to decorative or theatrical masks.

Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Use 'मास्क' for protective face coverings and 'मुखौटा' for decorative masks.

Word Origin

Borrowed from English 'mask', derived from Old French 'masque' or Italian 'maschera'.

Usage Notes

In Hindi, 'मास्क' is commonly used for medical or protective face coverings, while 'मुखौटा' is used for decorative or theatrical masks.

Word Breakdown

मास्क
mask
loanword
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश