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The word ’aaina’ for ‘mirror’ has been borrowed in Hindi from which of the following languages?
The word ’aaina’ for ‘mirror’ has been borrowed in Hindi from which of the following languages?
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Many words in Hindi are borrowed from Persian, especially in the context of culture and daily life.
Updated On: Dec 29, 2024
- Arabic
- Persian
- Baluch
- Hebrew
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The Hindi word ’aaina’ for mirror is borrowed from Persian, where ’ayna’ means mirror.
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