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primer meaning in Hindi

वर्ण-माला की पुस्तक varṇ-mālā kī pustak

/ˈpɹaɪ.mə//ˈpɹɪm.əɹ/

primer in Hindi: वर्ण-माला की पुस्तक (varṇ-mālā kī pustak), प्राइमर (prāimar). In English, primer means a prayer or devotional book intended for laity, initially an abridgment of the breviary and manual including the hours of the Virgin Mary, 15 gradual and 7 penitential psalms, the litany, the placebo and dirige forming the office of the dead, and the commendations.

Hindi words for primer

children's book introducing basic literacy
वर्ण-माला की पुस्तक varṇ-mālā kī pustak, प्राइमर prāimar

English meaning of primer

  1. noun A prayer or devotional book intended for laity, initially an abridgment of the breviary and manual including the hours of the Virgin Mary, 15 gradual and 7 penitential psalms, the litany, the placebo and dirige forming the office of the dead, and the commendations.
  2. noun Any of various similar works issued in England for private prayer in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer.
  3. noun A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.
  4. noun An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts.

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Questions about primer in Hindi

What is the meaning of primer in Hindi?
Primer in Hindi is वर्ण-माला की पुस्तक (varṇ-mālā kī pustak), प्राइमर (prāimar).
primer का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Primer: वर्ण-माला की पुस्तक (varṇ-mālā kī pustak), प्राइमर (prāimar).
What does primer mean in English?
Primer means a prayer or devotional book intended for laity, initially an abridgment of the breviary and manual including the hours of the Virgin Mary, 15 gradual and 7 penitential psalms, the litany, the placebo and dirige forming the office of the dead, and the commendations.

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