Hindi Word of the Day
रुकना
/RUK-na/ • verb (intransitive) — 2nd of May, 2026
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Meaning: to stop (moving), to pause, or to stay in a place temporarily
Examples
- कृपया यहाँ रुको।
(Please stop here.) - बारिश के कारण यात्रा रुक गई।
(The journey stopped because of the rain.) - मैं थोड़ी देर के लिए यहीं रुकना चाहूँगा।
(I want to stay here for a little while.)
Synonyms
- ठहरना
- रोकना
रुकना is used when something or someone ceases movement or remains in one place. It's intransitive (the subject stops on its own). For asking someone politely to stop, use imperatives like 'रुको' (informal) or 'रुकिए' (formal). 'रोकना' is often used transitively (to stop something), while 'ठहरना' is closer to 'stay' or 'pause for a bit.'
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