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PRONUNCIATION OF CHARMINAR

Charminar  [ˌtʃɑːmɪˈnɑː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHARMINAR

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Charminar is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CHARMINAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Charminar

Charminar

The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, India. It falls under the common capital area shared between the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India. The Charminar is situated on the east bank of Musi river. To the northeast lies the Laad Bazaar and in the west end lies the granite-made and richly ornamented Makkah Masjid. The English name is a transliteration and combination of the Urdu words Chār and Minar, translating to "Four Towers"; the eponymous towers are ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches. Some of the popular myths that are recorded in accord with the monument's architectural appearance are as follows. The Archaeological Survey of India, the current caretaker of the structure, mentions in its records that, "There are various theories regarding the purpose for which Charminar was constructed.

Definition of Charminar in the English dictionary

The definition of Charminar in the dictionary is a 16th-century monument with four minarets at Hyderabad, India.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHARMINAR


arna
ˈɑːnɑː
chenar
tʃiːˈnɑː
dinar
ˈdiːnɑː
Donar
ˈdəʊnɑː
eina
ˈeɪˌnɑː
Gunnar
ˈɡʊnɑː
Khulna
ˈkʊlnɑː
knar
nɑː
Mannar
məˈnɑː
Maulana
mɔːˈlɑːnɑː
minar
mɪˈnɑː
na
nɑː
Pienaar
pɪəˈnɑː
San`a
sɑːˈnɑː
Sanaa
sɑːˈnɑː
seminar
ˈsɛmɪˌnɑː
sena
ˈseɪnɑː
sonar
ˈsəʊnɑː
tui-na
ˈtuːiːˈnɑː
webinar
ˈwɛbɪˌnɑː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHARMINAR

Charlton
charm
charm bracelet
charm offensive
charm school
charmed
charmed circle
charmer
Charmeuse
charmful
charming
charmingly
charmless
charmlessly
charmonia
charmonium
charneco
charnel
charnel house
Charnley

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHARMINAR

acinar
columnar
coplanar
denar
Gulf of Mannar
interlaminar
lacunar
laminar
lunar
lupanar
molendinar
nonplanar
planar
proseminar
pulvinar
semilunar
Sennar
Shinar
spinar
ulnar

Synonyms and antonyms of Charminar in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Charminar» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHARMINAR

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

Translator English - Chinese

Charminar
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Charminar
570 millions of speakers

English

Charminar
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चारमीनार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تشارمينار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Charminar
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Charminar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চারমিনার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

charminar
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Charminar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

charminar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ルミ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

르미
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Charminar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Charminar
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சார்மினார்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चारमिनार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Charminar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Charminar
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Charminar
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Charminar
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Charminar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Charminar
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Charminar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Charminar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

charminar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Charminar

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHARMINAR»

The term «Charminar» is regularly used and occupies the 93.169 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHARMINAR» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHARMINAR»

Discover the use of Charminar in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Charminar and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Untold Charminar
Charminar impresses the viewer even today with the clever arrangement of arches on the sides, its first-floor roof which breaks the rise of the minarets and gives the monument a jewelled effect. The uppermost storey with its five double open ...
Syeda Imam, 2008
2
Charminar
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John, 2010
3
Hyderabad, Indi: Including Its History, the Birla ...
Included in this book are the Salar Jung Museum, the Jubilee Hall, the Birla Mandir, the NTR Gardens, Hussain Sagar, and everything in between.
Sandra Wilkins, 2012
4
Articles on Visitor Attractions in Hyderabad, India, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
5
International Dictionary of Historic Places: Asia and Oceania
The most important and celebrated structure in that complex is the Charminar ( Four Minarets), considered by many to be the most magnificent urban building constructed in India during the Middle Ages. The Charminar is a large archway that ...
Trudy Ring, Robert M. Salkin, Sharon La Boda, 1996
6
An African Indian Community in Hyderabad: Siddi Identity, ...
Art, architecture, culture, groups of people, and religions form a unique blend in Hyderabad. Over the centuries, this variety evolved into a great integrated cultural landscape. Charminar, the four-towered structure standing at the intersection of ...
Ababu Minda Yimene, 2004
7
India Today
Built by the Qutubshahi dynasty, the Charminar is an elegant symbiosis of Hindu and Muslim traditions. Some people may complain that the Charminar's association with a cigarette brand has trivialised its significance. They would do well to ...
8
Visitor Attractions in Hyderabad, Indi: List of Tourist ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source: Wikipedia, 2011
9
Mosques in India, Including: Babri Mosque, Qutb Complex, ...
We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. This particular book is a collaboration focused on Mosques in India.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
10
The architecture of the Indian sultanates
Abha Narain Lambah, Alka Patel, National Centre for the Performing Arts (India), Marg Publications. 8 The Golconda road, running west from the Charminar. Golconda Fort - the original Qutb Shahi capital - can be seen on the horizon, just to ...
Abha Narain Lambah, Alka Patel, National Centre for the Performing Arts (India), 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHARMINAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Charminar is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Hidden in Corners
The Arabian Gahwa is available along side Shah Ghouse restaurant in Charminar. “They are sold by roadside vendors and taste just heavenly ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
2
Outdoor Cafe: 5G WiFi Launched in City
... Varanasi Ghats, Saranath temple, Konark temple, Hampi, Charminar, Hussain Sagar lake and Cubbon Park of Bangalore among others. «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
3
Viral video: Next time an autowallah refuses to go where you want …
... Washington DC, starts by saying that she had hailed an auto rickshaw to go to the Charminar and the driver has refused to charge by meter. «Times of India, Jul 15»
4
Auto drivers continue to rule the roost
"While I had decided to walk to Charminar knowing it would take more than two hours, I finally gave up because I had lost my way. The chap ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
5
Print and paint on canvas
... another canvas, Pillai takes the liberty of placing a rickshaw from Kolkata and buildings with Venetian windows leading up to the Charminar. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
6
Watch: American professor sings hindi songs to persuade auto …
Christine, an assistant professor of Peace and Security Studies at Georgetown University, wanted to go to Charminar, but the driver refused to ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
7
The gourmet guide to Iftar
Around Charminar, Akbar Fast Food in Shah Ali Banda is a popular haunt, while Dosa Junction at Yakutpura dishes out dosas stuffed with ... «Livemint, Jul 15»
8
This American Lady Sang Bollywood Songs To Make An Autowallah …
She opens the video with a brief introduction which lets us know that she had hailed the auto to go to Charminar and he has conveniently ... «Indiatimes.com, Jul 15»
9
The sights and sounds of Ramzan
Even the fruit vendors near Charminar leave their carts and disappear under the temporary awning of Mecca Masjid. The roads look wider and ... «The New Indian Express, Jun 15»
10
Government to Launch Digital TS Week from Tomorrow
Already Wi-Fi services are available at Tank Bund, Necklace Road, Charminar, Public Gardens and railway stations in Hyderabad. During the ... «The New Indian Express, Jun 15»

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