ढकना

Hindi

Alternative forms

• ढँकना (ḍhãknā)

Etymology

Compare Punjabi ਢੱਕਣਾ (ḍhakkaṇā), Assamese ঢকা (dhoka). Related to ढक्कन (ḍhakkan, “cap, cover, lid”).

Pronunciation

• (Delhi) IPA^(key): /ɖʱək.nɑː/, [ɖʱɐk.näː]

Verb

ढकना • (ḍhaknā) (ambitransitive)

1. to (be) cover(ed), veil(ed), conceal(ed)

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   वह अपने चेहरे को कपड़े से ढक पड़ी।

   vah apne cehre ko kapṛe se ḍhak paṛī.

   She suddenly covered her face with the cloth.

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   समान कंबल से ढका है।

   samān kambal se ḍhakā hai.

   The stuff is covered by a blanket.