No. 271 in Hindi
बम
The Hindi word "बम" means "bomb" in English.
In a sentence
उसने दीवार पर बम फेंक दिया।
He threw a bomb on the wall.
The word 'बम' is used here in its literal sense, meaning 'bomb', an explosive device.
यह खबर सचमुच बम की तरह चौंकाने वाली है।
This news is truly shocking like a bomb.
In this context, 'बम' is used metaphorically to describe something that is shocking or surprising.
पार्टी में उसका नया डांस मूव बम साबित हुआ।
Her new dance move at the party turned out to be a hit.
Here, 'बम' is used colloquially to signify something that is impressive or a hit.
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