There are some words which come from another language but become so ingrained in our lives that we are unable to differentiate between them. Some words are our own but we consider them to be from another language. Actually, we include many words in our daily conversations but we do not know where it originated from and what is its real meaning?
There are many people among us who tremble on hearing the name of ghosts. If you even mention them, they lose their senses with fear. Have you ever wondered where the word that we fear so much came from? As soon as people ask this question, they will start scratching their heads and they will not be able to understand anything at once. Today we will tell you the meaning of this word in Hindi and English.
From which language did the scary ‘ghost’ come?,
Generally, in most parts of our country, the word ghost is used for a supernatural being who has left the mortal world but is present without a body. After all, where did this word ‘ghost’ come from and started being used for evil spirits? If we go by the literal meaning, ‘Bhoot’ is a Sanskrit word, which means ‘past’ or having passed. Whatever has come into existence is a ghost. This is the reason why ‘past tense’ is used in Hindi to show the past time. Since the soul has ceased to exist, the term ghost started being used for it in public discourse.
Why is ghost called Ghost in English?
In English, ghost is called Ghost. This word is definitely English, but it reached here through many languages and cultures. Old Norse, a language spoken in Northern Europe around 1300, contained the word “geisa,” which meant to flare up. Later it became ghoisdo-s and its meaning became anger. Gradually it became “gaistaz” in German culture, then in Old English it became ‘gast’, which means to fear. From here it changed to Ghost, which is used for ghosts. Such people, who suddenly disappear.
(Disclaimer: The information given in this article has been collected from different sources on the internet, News18 Hindi does not confirm it. For more information, seek expert opinion.)
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FIRST PUBLISHED: November 3, 2024, 13:13 IST
