Akela
अकेला
uh-KAY-lah
A Hindi word meaning 'alone' or 'lonely'.
Meaning & usage
Akela is a Hindi word that translates to 'alone' or 'lonely' in English. It is often used to describe someone who is by themselves or feels isolated. The term is derived from the Sanskrit word 'ekala', which also means 'alone'.
In a sentence
After moving to a new city, he often felt akela in the evenings.
As seen in crosswords
Akela is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A Hindi word meaning 'alone' or 'lonely'” (5)
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