परछहियाँ
noun
परछहियाँ meaning in English
Shadows (plural)
Detailed Explanation
The dark shape or area on a surface caused by an object blocking light. In Hindi, 'परछहियाँ' is the plural form of 'परछाई' (shadow). It is commonly used in literary, poetic, and everyday contexts to describe physical shadows or metaphorical obscurities.
📝 Cultural Context
The word is the plural of 'परछाई'. While 'छाया' is a more formal or literary synonym for shadow, 'परछाई' and its plural 'परछहियाँ' are widely used in standard Hindi prose and poetry. In Indian English contexts, it is typically translated simply as 'shadows'.
Example Sentences
सूरज ढलने पर पेड़ों की परछहियाँ लंबी हो गईं।
As the sun set, the shadows of the trees became long.
वह अंधेरे की परछहियों में खोया हुआ था।
He was lost in the shadows of darkness.
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