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Meaning of "Punakha" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PUNAKHA

Punakha  [ˈpuːnəkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PUNAKHA

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Punakha 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 PUNAKHA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Punakha

Punakha

Punakha is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, one of the 20 districts of Bhutan. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu. It is about 72 km away from Thimphu and it takes about 3 hours by car from the capital Thimphu. Unlike Thimphu it is quite warm in winter and hot in summer. It is located at an elevation of 1,200 metres above sea level and rice is grown as the main crop along the river valleys of two main rivers of Bhutan, the Pho Chu and Mo Chu. Dzongkha is widely spoken in this district.

Definition of Punakha in the English dictionary

The definition of Punakha in the dictionary is a town in W central Bhutan: a former capital of the country.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PUNAKHA


abaca
ˈæbəkə
abaka
ˈæbəkə
barracker
ˈbærəkə
Chanukah
ˈhɑːnəkə
Hanukkah
ˈhɑːnəkə
havocker
ˈhævəkə
Ithaca
ˈɪθəkə
Karnataka
kəˈnɑːtəkə
krumkake
ˈkrʊmˌkeəkə
Linacre
ˈlɪnəkə
massacre
ˈmæsəkə
Merca
ˈmɛəkə
Punaka
ˈpuːnəkə
spinnaker
ˈspɪnəkə
stomacher
ˈstʌməkə
Tripitaka
trɪˈpɪtəkə
Whitaker
ˈwɪtəkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PUNAKHA

Punaka
punalua
punaluan
punce
punch
punch above one´s weight
Punch and Judy show

WORDS THAT END LIKE PUNAKHA

a la plancha
aha
alpha
buddha
captcha
cha
charkha
duhkha
dukkha
Dzongkha
Gurkha
ha
Halakha
Khalkha
koha
Martha
Mokha
Praha
sabkha
sheikha

Synonyms and antonyms of Punakha in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Punakha» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PUNAKHA

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

Translator English - Chinese

普那卡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Punakha
570 millions of speakers

English

Punakha
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पुनाखा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بونخا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Пунакха
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Punakha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Punakha
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Punakha
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Punakha
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Punakha
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プナカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

푸 나카
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Punakha
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Punakha
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Punakha
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पन्हाखा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Punakha
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Punakha
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Punakha
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Пунакха
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Punakha
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Punakha
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Punakha
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Punakha
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Punakha
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Punakha

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PUNAKHA»

The term «Punakha» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.800 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PUNAKHA» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PUNAKHA»

Discover the use of Punakha in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Punakha and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lonely Planet Bhutan
For a biography and collection of songs, poems andbar-room anecdotes concerning Drukpa Kunley, tryKeithDowman's The Divine Madman. TOP OF CHAPTER Punakha & Khuruthang 02 / ELEV 1250M Punakha sits in a sultry, fertile and ...
Lonely Planet, Lindsay Brown, Bradley Mayhew, 2014
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Punakha Dzong
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong (meaning "the palace of great happiness or bliss") is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag in Punakha, Bhutan.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
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Cool Escapes: Top of the World
Amankora. Paro,. Thimphu,. Punakha,. Gangtey,. Bumthang. Bhutan. Paro, Bhutan Phone: +975 / 233 / 13 33 Fax +975 / 233 / 19 99 www.amankora.com Price category: $$$$ Rooms: 56 rooms over all Facilities: Restaurant, library, terraces, ...
Martin Nicholas Kunz, 2009
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Punakha
Punakha is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, one of the 20 districts of Bhutan. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu.
Lambert M Surhone, Mariam T Tennoe, Susan F Henssonow, 2011
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Bhutan Business Intelligence Report Volume 1 Practical ...
PUNAKHA The first stop after leaving Thimphu on the journey east is Dochu La ( la means pass) at 10.500 feet. Only 45 minutes from Thimphu, it offers visitors their first glimpse of the Himalayan range. The best time to reach Dochu La is dawn ...
Ibp Inc, 2013
6
Accounts and Papers of the House of Commons
There are no bazars in the country, Tbut at Paro and Punakha " Hauts " are held. What trade there was, appeared to be in the hands of the Soubas, and this was, I fancy, the reason that the clause, in our treaty relating to trade from our country ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1865
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Bhutan: A Trekker's Guide
DAY 1 Punakha (4200ft/1280m) to Limbukha (7280ft/2220m) Start Punakha Distance 5.6 miles/9km Time 4hr Altitude gain 3080ft/940m Altitude loss 0ft/0m Either overnight in a hotel in the Punakha area, or camp next to the Pho Chhu opposite ...
Bart Jordans, 2014
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Bhutan Foreign Policy and Government Guide
PUNAKHA The first stop after leaving Thimphu on the journey east is Dochu La ( la means pass) at 10.500 feet. Only 45 minutes from Thimphu, it offers visitors their first glimpse of the Himalayan range. The best time to reach Dochu La is dawn ...
Global Investment and Business Center, Inc. Staff, Ibp Usa, 2000
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Bhutan
PUNAKHA The first stop after leaving Thimphu on the journey east is Dochu La ( la means pass) at 10.500 feet. Only 45 minutes from Thimphu, it offers visitors their first glimpse of the Himalayan range. The best time to reach Dochu La is dawn ...
Usa International Business Publications, 2002
10
International Encyclopaedia Of Himalayas (5 Vols. Set)
The road to Punakha branches off left and curls its way down the valley to the relative lowlands of the Punakha Valley. The town of Punakha does not hold many attractions apart from the glorious dzong which dominates the valley floor.
Ramesh Chandra Bisht, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PUNAKHA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Punakha is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Glacier Lake Bursts in Bhutan
He, in turn, alerted district officials in Gasa and in Punakha and Wangdue, two large districts downstream on the Mochu. He also spoke with police, hospitals and ... «GlacierHub, Jul 15»
2
Bhutan by bike, motorcycle, bus and on foot: Five ways to explore …
In Bhutan, you'll rumble past highlights including the imposing Punakha Dzong, the venue for coronations; Tashichho Dzong, the seat of government; and ... «The Independent, Jun 15»
3
Times Passion Trails: Magical journeys
350 km of cycling in the Kingdom of Bhutan, starting at Paro, ending at Punakha via Haa and Thimpu Cycling along the forest roads, monasteries, bridges, ... «Times of India, May 15»
4
13732 rural households face drinking water problem
... the country, as Bhutan observed the World Water Day themed, “Water and Sustainable Development” at the Walakha nunnery shedra in Punakha, yesterday. «Kuensel, Buhutan's National Newspaper, Mar 15»
5
Travelling to Bhutan? Don't miss the Punakha Tshechu and Drubchen
If you're in Bhutan between 25th February and 2nd March this year and enjoy festivals, you might want to attend the Punakha Tshechu and Drubchen in ... «Daily News & Analysis, Feb 15»
6
Nel Bhutan per scoprire una cultura unica
Punakha, Bhutan. ... per scoprire la storia e le tradizioni locali arriva a fine febbraio, con le due feste Punakha Drubchen e Punakha Tshechu: la prima rievoca la ... «Marzullo Mario, Feb 15»
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Bhutan strives for balance as tourism drives its economy
... is still under strict control is that hotel and service facilities are still inadequate, especially in favourite tourist spots, including Thimphu, Paro and Punakha. «The Nation, Jan 15»
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the happiest country on earth?
Also on the must-see list is Punakha Dzong, or Pungthang Dewachen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Located three hours drive east of the capital ... «NEWS.com.au, Jan 15»
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India-Bhutan Relations – Politics & Prospects
In 1910, to resist to Chinese expansionism, the Treaty of Punakha was signed by which Bhutan became a British Protectorate with an undertaking to guide ... «Times of Assam, Dec 14»
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Mercredi 12 novembre - De Punakha à Thimphu, la capitale du …
Quittant la vallée de Punakha, le bus du groupe de L'Hebdo part à l'assaut du col du Dochula. Ce sera notre dernier 3000 ! Lacet après lacet, la route s'élève, ... «L'Hebdo, Nov 14»

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