connoisseur
US
/ˌkɑː.nəˈsɝː/
UK
/ˌkɒn.əˈsɜː/
Meaning
A person with expert knowledge and refined judgment, especially about art, food, wine, or music.
कला, खाने-पीने या संगीत की गहरी समझ और परख रखने वाला विशेषज्ञ
Examples
“As a connoisseur of Indian classical music, Ravi quickly noticed the singer’s subtle improvisations.”
“The restaurant’s connoisseur praised the chef’s careful balance of spices.”
“Her connoisseurship of old books helped the library identify a rare edition.”
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Not natural: She is a connoisseur in Indian paintings.
Better: She is a connoisseur of Indian paintings.
Use “of” to name the subject someone knows well.
जिस विषय की अच्छी समझ हो, उसके लिए “connoisseur” के बाद “of” लगाते हैं।
Not natural: He is very connoisseur about wine.
Better: He is a wine connoisseur.
“Connoisseur” is a noun, not an adjective; use it to name the person.
“Connoisseur” संज्ञा है, विशेषण नहीं; व्यक्ति के लिए “a wine connoisseur” कहें।
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A connoisseur is the knowledgeable person, not the thing being admired; say “a connoisseur of wine.”
Connoisseur उस जानकार व्यक्ति को कहते हैं, पसंद की जा रही चीज़ को नहीं; कहें “a connoisseur of wine.”