legend
US
/ˈledʒənd/
UK
/ˈledʒənd/
Meaning
A very famous person admired for exceptional skill, achievements, or influence.
ऐसा बहुत मशहूर व्यक्ति जिसकी असाधारण प्रतिभा, उपलब्धियों या प्रभाव के लिए लोग प्रशंसा करते हैं।
Examples
“After winning six major titles, the tennis player became a legend.”
“Many fans still consider the singer a legend of Indian music.”
“Her legendary performances inspired a new generation of athletes.”
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Not natural: She is legend in Indian cinema.
Better: She is a legend in Indian cinema.
Legend is a singular countable noun here, so it needs the article “a.”
यहाँ legend एक गिनने योग्य एकवचन संज्ञा है, इसलिए इसके पहले “a” लगाना ज़रूरी है।
Not natural: He is a legend cricketer.
Better: He is a legendary cricketer.
Use the adjective “legendary” to describe a noun; “legend” is a noun.
किसी संज्ञा की विशेषता बताने के लिए adjective “legendary” इस्तेमाल करें; “legend” संज्ञा है।
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Learner tip
Use “a legend” for an admired person and “legendary” before a noun, as in “a legendary player.”
प्रशंसित व्यक्ति के लिए “a legend” कहें और संज्ञा से पहले “legendary” लगाएँ, जैसे “a legendary player।”