🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

घूमना

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ghoomna

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Rotating/roʊˈteɪ.tɪŋ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"पृथ्वी अपने ध्रुव पर घूम रही है।"

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To change the position or direction of something in a circular motion.

    "The mechanic is rotating the tires to ensure even wear."
  2. 2

    To turn or cause to turn around an axis or center.

    "The Earth is rotating on its axis, which causes day and night."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'rotating' comes from the Latin 'rotare', meaning 'to turn' or 'to roll'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to describe the action of turning around a center point, reflecting a shift from a physical action to more abstract applications in various fields.

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