🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

बढ़ई

Pronunciation / Transliteration: baṛhai

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Carpenter/ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"बढ़ई ने एक सुंदर मेज बनाई।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures.

    "The carpenter skillfully crafted a beautiful wooden table."
  2. 2

    A tradesperson who specializes in woodworking, particularly in the construction of buildings.

    "The carpenter was hired to frame the new house."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'carpenter' originates from the Latin 'carpentarius', meaning 'wagon maker', which is derived from 'carpentum', meaning 'a two-wheeled cart'. It evolved through Old French 'carpentier' before entering Middle English as 'carpenter' in the 14th century, reflecting the shift from cart-making to woodworking.

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