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मौसम — meaning in English: Season
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Season
मर्म
marm
मौसम
mausam
अनुभूति
anubhooti
बाहर जाना
bāhar jānā
संकल्प
sankalp
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neutral
very common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word मौसम (mausam) in everyday conversations about the weather or seasonal changes. For example, one might say 'इस मौसम में बर्फ पड़ती है' (It snows in this season) when discussing winter, or 'गर्मी का मौसम आ गया है' (The season of heat has arrived) during the summer months.
Synonyms & nuances
While मौसम (mausam) specifically refers to a season, another word like ऋतु (ritu) can refer more broadly to a time of the year, often with a poetic connotation. You would choose मौसम when discussing the general climate or weather patterns in daily conversation, whereas ऋतु might be more appropriate in literary contexts or philosophical discussions.
Culture
The word मौसम (mausam) is derived from the Arabic term 'موسم' (mawsim), which means 'season' or 'time.' In Indian culture, different seasons often come with cultural festivals and rituals; for instance, the monsoon season is celebrated with various regional festivals that honor nature's bounty, reflecting the deep connection between weather and cultural practices.
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