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Meaning of "Baisakhi" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BAISAKHI

From Sanskrit Baisakh (month of the year).
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PRONUNCIATION OF BAISAKHI

Baisakhi  [baɪˈsækiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BAISAKHI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Baisakhi is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BAISAKHI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Baisakhi

Vaisakhi

Vaisakhi visākhī), also known as Baisakhi, Vaishakhi, or Vasakhi) is a festival celebrated across the northern Indian subcontinent, especially in the Punjab region by the Sikh community. More recently, this festival is also celebrated around the world by Sikh diaspora. For the Sikh community this festival commemorates the establishment of the Khalsa. It is also celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists for different reasons including the start of a new year. People in the Punjab Region regard Vaisakhi as a harvest festival.

Definition of Baisakhi in the English dictionary

The definition of Baisakhi in the dictionary is an annual Sikh festival commemorating the founding of the Order of the Khalsa by Gobind Singh.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BAISAKHI


ackee
ˈækiː
ake
ˈɑːkiː
akee
ˈækiː
apres-ski
ˌæpreɪˈskiː
ASCII
ˈæskiː
Bacchae
ˈbækiː
Cherokee
ˈtʃɛrəˌkiː
croquis
krɒˈkiː
hackee
ˈhækiː
jet-ski
dʒet skiː
key
kiː
marquee
mɑːˈkiː
Milwaukee
mɪlˈwɔːkiː
Nike
ˈnaɪkiː
quay
kiː
ski
skiː
Taranaki
ˌtærəˈnækiː
Torquay
ˌtɔːˈkiː
turnkey
ˈtɜːnˌkiː
Waikiki
ˈwaɪkɪˌkiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BAISAKHI

Baillie
baillieship
bailment
bailor
bailout
bailsman
Baily
Baily´s beads
bain-marie
Bainbridge
bainite
bains-marie
Bairam
Baird
bairn
bairnish
bairnlike
bairnly
Bairnsfather

WORDS THAT END LIKE BAISAKHI

ahi
Bangladeshi
chi
Delhi
Delphi
Gandhi
Gurmukhi
hi
Hitachi
Karachi
Kochi
Marathi
mariachi
New Delhi
phi
Ranchi
Sindhi
Sochi
sushi
takhi

Synonyms and antonyms of Baisakhi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Baisakhi» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BAISAKHI

Find out the translation of Baisakhi to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Baisakhi from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Baisakhi» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

Baisakhi
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Baisakhi
570 millions of speakers

English

Baisakhi
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बैसाखी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Baisakhi
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Baisakhi
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Baisakhi
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বৈশাখী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Baisakhi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Baisakhi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Baisakhi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

Baisakhi
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Baisakhi
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Baisakhi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Baisakhi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பைசாகி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विसाखी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Baisakhi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Baisakhi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Baisakhi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Baisakhi
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Baisakhi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Baisakhi
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Baisakhi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Baisakhi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Baisakhi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Baisakhi

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BAISAKHI»

The term «Baisakhi» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.521 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BAISAKHI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Baisakhi

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BAISAKHI»

Discover the use of Baisakhi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Baisakhi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Baisakhi
This book introduces the reader to the festival of Baisakhi and explores how one child and her family celebrate it.
Cath Senker, 2013
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Baisakhi
Priyanka Verma. when the Rabi crops are ready in fields. On this festival, farmers thank God for good harvest and pray for their prosperity in the coming year. Another significant event associated with Baisakhiis the foundation of Khalsa Panth ...
Priyanka Verma, 2014
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International Bibliography of Sikh Studies
Advani, K.V. Baisakhi's fragrant spirit. Sikh Review, 34(385), Apr 1986, 20. Ajit Singh. Significance of Baisakhi: The transformation. Spokesman Weekly, 3(14– 15), 1953, 6. Ardaman Singh. Baisakhi: A festival of inspiration and dedication.
Rajwant Singh Chilana, 2006
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The First Book of Festivals: A Resource Book
The Sikh festival of Baisakhi is celebrated on 13 or 14 April. It commemorates a very important event in Sikh history - the founding of the Khalsa, or Sikh community, by the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. In India, Baisakhi is also a ...
Anita Ganeri, Mary Saunders, 2005
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Environmental Pollution & Toxicology
Table 24.1: Hourly average variations in Noise level at four selected sites, during the festival of Baisakhi in the month of April 2004-05. 0All values are mean and ranges for twenty samples each and given in dB0. Where: d6 = 0ecibel. B 60 a 90  ...
Bishwambhar Datt Joshi, P. C. Joshi, Namita Joshi, 2008
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Pulse Crop Production : Principles and Technologies
Pusa Baisakhi, Mohini (S 8), PS 7, PS 10, PS 16, USA 105, Pant Moong l, Pant Moong 3, ML 267, ML 337, NP 23, NP 28. BM 4, Gujarat l, Gujarat 2, Gujarat Mung 3, Pusa 105, Sabarmati, PS 16, ML 337, PDM 11 (Spring), K 851. Shining Mung ...
Majumdar Dilip Kumar, 2011
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The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (over 1000 Entries)
BAISAKHI : Baisakhi is a traditional seasonal festival of North India where it is treated as the New Year's Day by farmers and others. Falling as it does on 13th April (First day of the month of Baisakh) every year, it coincides with the harvesting of ...
H. S. Singha, 2000
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Sikhism: An Introduction
After the fifth time, the Guru led them – all hale and hearty – back to the assembly. Instead of the five men, five goats had been beheaded. The Baisakhi event comes across as an analogue of the founding event in the Hebrew Bible – God's  ...
Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh, 2011
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Scandal Point
'After Baisakhi theweather starts gettinghotand uncomfortable.' Betty had not experienced the Indian summer yet but she hadheardabout it.Shehad been toldthat theheat became unbearable anditwas hardtoget outofdoors.Calcutta hadbeen ...
Manju Jaidka, 2013
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Sikhism
In 1699 crowds of Sikhs gathered of Baisakhi. When the guru spoke them they needed to be strong to fight the people who were persecuting them. He drew his sword and asked if any Sikhs were willing to die for what they believed. No one ...
Sue Penney, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BAISAKHI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Baisakhi is used in the context of the following news items.
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Operation Spice breaks down barriers
A group also performed a Punjabi folk dance at Manukau's Baisakhi festival to celebrate the Indian New Year. The operation was launched in ... «Auckland stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
2
Guru Gobind Singh – THE SAINT SOLDIER
Guru Gobind Singh Sikhism Guru Gobind Singh was formally installed Guru on the Baisakhi day of 1733 Bk/29 March 1676. In the midst of his ... «The Indian Panorama, Jul 15»
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Guru Nanak's birth anniversary to be celebrated in UK House of …
Punjab's harvest festival of Baisakhi will be celebrated in the House of Commons in April." He said the APPG for British Sikhs held its annual ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Family of four visiting Pakistan for Baisakhi goes missing
A family of four from Sandhawala village in Faridkot who went to Pakistan to celebrate Baisakhi on April 11 has gone missing. The jatha of 170 ... «The Indian Express, Apr 15»
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INOC President Lavika Bhagat Singh attends baisakhi meet in New …
NEW YORK: The newly elected President of the Indian National Overseas Congress (I) USA (INOC) Lavika Bhagat Singh attended a baisakhi ... «The American Bazaar, Apr 15»
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Shilpa Shetty, Jeetendra attend Guru Nanak Khalsa College …
Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Matunga celebrated Baisakhi this year with a gala event that saw many Bollywood actors in attendance. «Times of India, Apr 15»
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Shilpa Shetty, Rakesh Roshan, Jeetendra go back to college for …
Shilpa Shetty, Rakesh Roshan, Jeetendra go back to college for Baisakhi celebrations. Updated on April 15, 2015 1:01 pm. Shilpa Shetty, Rakesh Roshan, ... «The Indian Express, Apr 15»
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PHOTOS: How Baisakhi 2015 Was Celebrated In India
Baisakhi marks the first day of spring and the end of wheat harvest in India. Farmers, especially in Punjab and Haryana, express their gratitude ... «Huffington Post India, Apr 15»
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In pictures: Crop damage casts gloom over harvest festival of Baisakhi
It's been a dull harvest festival of Baisakhi this time for farmers across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and other places in the north. «Hindustan Times, Apr 15»
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Baisakhi celebrated with fervour, gaiety in J-K
A large number of devotees today thronged the gurdwaras across Jammu region to mark Baisakhi festival, which was celebrated with great ... «Business Standard, Apr 15»

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