ढका

adjective

ढका meaning in English

Covered, hidden, or concealed.

Detailed Explanation

This word is the past participle of the verb 'ढकना' (to cover). It describes a state where something is completely or partially obscured, shielded, or hidden from view by another object or substance. In Indian English contexts, it is frequently used to describe physical objects being covered (e.g., a pot with a lid, a face with a veil) or abstract concepts being hidden (e.g., secrets, truth).

📝 Cultural Context

In Indian English, this term is often used in culinary contexts (e.g., 'the pot is ढका' meaning the pot is covered) or in descriptions of modesty (e.g., a woman's face is ढका, meaning veiled). It implies a deliberate or natural state of being obscured rather than just being in the dark.

उदाहरण वाक्य

बर्तन का ढका बंद कर दिया।
The lid of the vessel was closed.
सच अब तक ढका रहा।
The truth remained hidden until now.