Dictionary of Hindi Etymology soon

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 05 2015 | 3:22 PM IST
The government has initiated a process of bringing out a dictionary of Hindi Etymology with about one lakh entries which include common electronic terms popular in the language such as mouse, multimedia, e-mail, printer and scanner.
Central Hindi directorate has started the work from 2014-15 on the project - 'Hindi Vyutpatti Kosh'.
Common scientific terms and new electronic terms popular in Hindi like socket, switch, mobile phone, dispensary, DVD, CD, pen drive, social media, ambulance have been included, HRD Minister Smriti Irani said in Lok Sabha.
In a written reply, she said words and their synonyms from Hindi dialects such as Bundeli, Rajasthani, Awadhi, Bhojpuri like 'harkara', 'mor', 'tor', 'bhawdi', 'khatiya' and other Indian languages have been included, she said.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Aug 05 2015 | 3:22 PM IST

Next Story