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शंका

noun

शंका meaning in English

doubt, suspicion, or uncertainty

Detailed Explanation

A state of mind characterized by uncertainty, hesitation, or lack of confidence regarding a fact, statement, or situation. In Indian English contexts, it often carries a nuance of deep-seated suspicion or moral questioning, not merely intellectual doubt.

📝 Cultural Context

In formal or literary Hindi, 'शंका' is preferred over the more colloquial 'संदेह' when referring to philosophical or deep existential doubt. In everyday Indian English, it is frequently translated as 'suspicion' when referring to people's integrity, and 'doubt' when referring to facts or logic.

उदाहरण वाक्य

उसकी बयान में शंका जगी।
Doubt arose in his statement.
मैंने उसकी ईमानदारी पर शंका नहीं की।
I did not suspect his honesty.

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