No. 145 in Hindi
बढ
The Hindi word "बढ़" (baṛh) means "increase" or "grow" in English.
In a sentence
हमारे गाँव में नहर का निर्माण होने से खेती की संभावनाएँ बढ गई हैं।
The construction of the canal in our village has increased the farming potential.
In this sentence, 'बढ' is used in the form 'बढ गई', meaning 'has increased'. It demonstrates an increase in a situation or attribute.
इस पुस्तक को पढ़ने से मेरी ज्ञान की सीमा बढ गई।
Reading this book has expanded the bounds of my knowledge.
Here, 'बढ' is used in the form 'बढ गई', which means 'has expanded'. It illustrates growth or expansion.
नयी सड़कों के बनने से गाँव में संपन्नता बढ रही है।
With the construction of new roads, prosperity is increasing in the village.
In this instance, 'बढ' is used in the form 'बढ रही है', meaning 'is increasing'. It is applied to describe progressive growth.
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