No. 626 in Hindi
नक
"नक" means "nose" in English.
In a sentence
इस चित्र में बाघ की नक बहुत तेज है।
In this picture, the tiger's nose is very sharp.
Here, 'नक' is used to mean 'nose'.
संदेह होने पर नक-नक करनी ज़रूरी है।
When in doubt, thorough examination is necessary.
Here, 'नक-नक' is used in a figurative sense meaning 'detailed inspection'.
मुझे उसकी नक उतारनी अच्छी नहीं लगती।
I do not like to embarrass him.
Here, 'नक उतारनी' is a phrase meaning 'to embarrass' implying bringing someone down.
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