🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

दयालु

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dayālu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Compassionate/kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ət/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"वह आपदा के पीड़ितों के प्रति दयालु था।"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.

    "She was compassionate towards the victims of the disaster, offering her help and support."
  2. 2

    Characterized by a deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.

    "His compassionate nature made him a beloved figure in the community."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'compassionate' originates from the Latin 'compassio', meaning 'to suffer with', which evolved through Old French 'compassion' before entering Middle English. The term reflects a deep emotional response to the suffering of others, emphasizing empathy and kindness.

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