Akela
अकेला
uh-KAY-lah
Akela (अकेला) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a Hindi word meaning 'alone' or 'lonely'. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer AKELA (5).
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.
Akela as a crossword answer
Akela is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A Hindi word meaning 'alone' or 'lonely'” (5)
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