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shade meaning in Sanskrit

छाया chāyā

/ʃeɪd/

shade in Sanskrit: छाया (chāyā). In English, shade means darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.

Sanskrit words for shade

darkness where light is blocked
छाया chāyā

English meaning of shade

  1. noun Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
  2. noun Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
  3. noun A variety of a color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
  4. noun A subtle variation in a concept.

Full definition of shade

shade in a sentence

  • The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day.
  • Temps rose to a sweltering 40 degrees Celsius in the shade.
  • Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here.

shade in other languages

Questions about shade in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of shade in Sanskrit?
Shade in Sanskrit is छाया (chāyā).
shade इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Shade: छाया (chāyā).
What does shade mean in English?
Shade means darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.

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