स्थूलकंटक

noun

स्थूलकंटक meaning in English

A coarse or large thorn; a major obstacle.

Detailed Explanation

Literally referring to a large or coarse thorn (sthul = coarse/large, kantak = thorn), this term is used in both literal and figurative contexts. In a literal sense, it describes a prominent, sharp thorn on a plant. Figuratively, it denotes a significant difficulty, a major hindrance, or a prominent flaw in an argument or situation.

📝 Cultural Context

The word is often used in formal or literary Hindi to emphasize the magnitude or severity of a difficulty or physical feature. It is less common in casual spoken English contexts but may appear in translated literary works or formal reports.

उदाहरण वाक्य

जंगल के रास्ते में स्थूलकंटक भरे पेड़ थे।
The trees on the jungle path were full of coarse thorns.
यह प्रस्ताव में एक स्थूलकंटक है जिसे हल करना होगा।
This is a major obstacle in the proposal that needs to be resolved.