No. 640 in Hindi
मकर
"मकर" in English means "Capricorn" (a zodiac sign) or "crocodile" (animal).
In a sentence
मकर एक नक्षत्र का नाम है।
Makar is the name of a zodiac sign.
Here, 'मकर' refers to a specific zodiac sign, Capricorn.
मकर संक्रांति एक प्रमुख त्योहार है।
Makar Sankranti is a major festival.
In this sentence, 'मकर' represents the name of a festival associated with the sun's transition into the Capricorn sign.
झील में एक बड़ा मकर देखा गया।
A large crocodile was seen in the lake.
Here, 'मकर' is being used as a synonym for a crocodile.
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