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Pyaar

प्यार
pyaar

Love or affection in Hindi and Urdu.

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Meaning & usage

Pyaar is a term used in Hindi and Urdu to express love or affection. It is commonly used in Bollywood films and songs to denote romantic love, but it can also refer to affection between family members and friends. The word has its roots in Sanskrit, where 'priya' means beloved.

In a sentence

The movie beautifully depicted the pyaar between the two main characters.

As seen in crosswords

Pyaar is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Love or affection in Hindi and Urdu” (5)

Category: Concept Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

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