स्वल्पव्यक्ति

noun

स्वल्पव्यक्ति meaning in English

A short pause or brief silence in speech or writing.

Detailed Explanation

A term used in Hindi grammar and rhetoric to denote a brief interruption or pause in the flow of speech or text. It is often represented by a dash (—) or a comma in written form to indicate a momentary hesitation, a change in thought, or a dramatic pause for emphasis.

📝 Cultural Context

In Indian English contexts, this term is primarily used in linguistic discussions regarding Hindi punctuation and prosody. It corresponds to the concept of a 'caesura' or a 'dash' in English rhetoric, but specifically refers to the auditory or visual break in Hindi discourse.

उदाहरण वाक्य

वह बोलते-बोलते एक स्वल्पव्यक्ति के बाद आगे बढ़े।
He continued speaking after a brief pause.
लेखक ने इस वाक्य में स्वल्पव्यक्ति का प्रयोग करके पाठक का ध्यान आकर्षित किया।
The author used a pause in this sentence to attract the reader's attention.