No. 453 in Hindi
रक
The Hindi word "रक" means "keep" or "place" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
कृपया मेरी किताब रक दो।
Please place my book down.
In this sentence, 'रक' is used as an imperative verb form that means 'to place' or 'to put'.
उसने बैंक खाता नहीं रकवाया।
He didn't open a bank account.
Here, 'रकवाया' is derived from 'रक' and is used causatively to mean 'made to hold' or 'made to establish'.
हमेशा अपने साथ एक नोटबुक रकना।
Always keep a notebook with you.
In this context, 'रकना' implies the act of continuously keeping or maintaining possession of something.
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