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Meaning of Shraddha | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈʃɹɑːdə/

Definitions

  1. A female given name from Sanskrit used in India and Nepal
  2. A Hindu ceremony performed in commemoration of one's deceased relatives, especially a parent.
    Hinduism, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

हिन्दी श्राद्ध
Русский шра́ддха

Examples

“After returning, I went to Benares with my parents, for my father was to perform a shraddha ceremony there.”
“But the thought that he would finally be able to complete his mother's shraadha would make the son emotional.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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