ବୁରା

Odia

Etymology

From Prakrit *𑀩𑀼𑀭 (*bura, “defective”), with further etymology unknown. Compare Hindustani बुरा (burā) / بُرا (burā).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /buɾa/

Adjective

ବୁରା (burā)

1. bad; evil

   Synonym: ମନ୍ଦ (manda)

2. inferior

   Synonym: ନିକୃଷ୍ଟ (nikrushṭa)

3. improper

   Synonym: ଅନୁଚିତ (anucita)

References

• Praharaj, Gopala Chandra (1931—1940) “ବୁରା”, in Purnnacandra Odia Bhashakosha, Cuttack: Utkal Sahitya Press