Dhada, Dhaḍa, Ḍhāḍa: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Dhada means something in the history of ancient India, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryDhaḍā.—a small measure of capacity (Ind. Ant., Vol. XLI, p. 20). Note: dhaḍā is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
See also (synonyms): Dhaḍī.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarydhaḍa (धड).—n ( H) A headless trunk: also the trunk as disting. from the head. dhaḍānta ṭākaṇēṃ-ghālaṇēṃ-utaraṇēṃ-giḷaṇēṃ To swallow; to gulp; i. e. to peculate, embezzle, take bribes &c. (Lit. to throw into the trunk or belly.)
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dhaḍa (धड).—n Weal, welfare, wholeness, soundness, rightness of state or condition.
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dhaḍa (धड).—a Unbroken, untorn, unimpaired; whole, sound, of good condition;--used of every thing, lit. fig. Pr. ēka dhaḍa āṇi bhārābhara cindhyā; Pr. dhaḍānta nā bhākaḍānta Neither amongst the vigorous nor amongst the barren; neither passing fair nor utterly vile. Pr. dhaḍaca kāṇṭyāṃvara ghālūṃ nayē. 2 Substantial, having property, well to do. dhaḍa gāṇḍīnēṃ With a whole skin; having saved one's bacon; without injury, dishonor, damage, loss.
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dhaḍa (धड).—ad Plainly, decidedly, outright, flat, smack--speaking, telling: clearly, distinctly, articulately--reading: straightly, right forward, firmly, fearlessly--walking, acting gen.: completely, altogether, of unambiguous features. Ex. hā purūṣa dhaḍa mūrkha navhē dhaḍa śahāṇā navhē.
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dhaḍa (धड).—f A side or face. 2 W Brink or edge (esp. of a raised place).
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dhaḍā (धडा).—m A lesson, an assigned portion to be read, written, learned. 2 Letters traced on the sand board, in instructing children to write or read. 3 Directions for guidance; rules or instruction laid down for conduct. Ex. yajamānānī dhaḍā ghālūna dilhā āhē tyāpramāṇēṃ gumāstē varttatāta. 4 ( H) A weight consisting of ten sher: also the quantity weighed by it. 5 A weight put into the opposite scale to counterbalance the receiving vessel. 6 A large weight made up by counterbalancing (stones &c.) against a small weight; adding them to that weight; opposing stones again to the weight now doubled; thus proceeding to increase by constant duplication: also an ascertained portion of the thing to be weighed out; used as a standard by which to weigh and ascertain the quantity remaining. 7 Confidence, assurance, settled conviction. 8 Calm reliance or satisfaction; comfortable persuasion regarding. Ex. ēka pitāmbara ghēūna ṭhēvilā mhaṇajē bārā varṣāñcā dhaḍā hōtō. 9 A body or band (of Pindarries or other marauders).
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dhāḍa (धाड).—f ( or H) An impetuous, overspreading, desolating assault: (as a hostile incursion, an irruption of marauders, an overwhelming invasion of birds, cattle, locusts; a vehemently driven, all-devouring blaze of fire &c. &c.) v ghāla, māra, paḍa, basa. 2 Used fig. as our Swarm, of a consuming host of strangers, guests, children, beggars: also applied to a vexatious or worrying child; a pest, a plague. Pr. dhāḍa paḍāvī paṇa cīta paḍūṃ nayē Let the locusts come, but let not the rain of citrānakṣatra fall: (for this would be still more injurious to the now-ripening rice.) Others explain the proverb--Whatever heavy assaults be made on us, never let us succumb. "Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito." dhāḍa paḍaṇēṃ Used to one making difficulties about nothing. Ex. tulā kāya dhāḍa paḍalī ēvaḍhēṃ ōjhēṃ ucalāyāsa? What has seized thee that &c.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishdhaḍa (धड).—n A headless trunk; welfare. f Side or face. a Unbroken, whole, sound;- used of every thing, lit. fig. ad Plain- ly; clearly; completely, altogether.
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dhaḍā (धडा).—m A lesson; direction for guidance. A weight consisting of ten shers. A weight put into the opposite scale to counter balance the receiving vessel. Assurance, settled conviction.
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dhāḍa (धाड).—f A desolating assault; a pest. dhāḍa paḍaṇēṃ-hōṇēṃ Used of one making difficul- ties about nothing.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Dhaḍa (धड):—(nm) a torso, trunk, fuselage; rattling/banging sound; ~[dhaḍa] (with) a quick succession of rattling sounds; —[se] with a rattling/banging noise; without hitch; instanly.
2) Dhaḍā (धडा):—(nm) tare; counter-balance, counter-balancing weight; speculation; faction; ~[ḍebaṃdī] counterpoise; counterbalancing; factionalism; ~[ḍebāja] factionalist; ~[ḍebājī] factionalism; ~[ḍā uṭhānā] to assess the weight; ~[ḍā karanā] to counter-poise; to counterbalance; to weigh; ~[ḍā lagānā] to speculate, to stake (money) in speculation.
3) Dhāḍa (धाड):——[māranā, —mārakara ronā] to cry aloud/wildly, to lament loudly.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Dhāḍa (धाड) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Niḥsṛ.
2) Dhāḍa (धाड) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Niḥsāra.
3) Dhāḍa (धाड) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dhrāṭ.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDhaḍa (ಧಡ):—
1) [noun] the land along the edge of a sea, lake, river, etc.; the shore; a bank.
2) [noun] the state of being associated congruously or harmoniously.
3) [noun] that which is equal in all or almost all respects to another.
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Dhaḍa (ಧಡ):—[noun] the portion of the human body below the neck.
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Dhaḍa (ಧಡ):—[adjective] strong; durable; withstanding the physical wear and tear or mental agony.
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Dhaḍa (ಧಡ):—
1) [noun] the quality of being strong, durable; strength; durability.
2) [noun] truth; fact.
3) [noun] full confidence; freedom from doubt; assurance; guarantee.
4) [noun] that which is strong.
5) [noun] that which never decays; a permanent thing.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary1) Ḍhāḍa (ढाड):—n. backbone; spine;
2) Dhaḍa (धड):—n. 1. the body; trunk; main part of one's body; 2. backbone;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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Starts with (+118): Dhada Na Godaca, Dhada-Kana-Kara-Dishi, Dhada-Kana-Kara-Dishi-Dini, Dhadabada, Dhadabadanem, Dhadabadata, Dhadabadya, Dhadabarem, Dhadabhalem, Dhadada, Dhadadada, Dhadadanem, Dhadadhada, Dhadadhadana, Dhadadhadane, Dhadadhadanem, Dhadadhadata, Dhadadhadi, Dhadadhadisu, Dhadadhadita.
Ends with (+15): Agadhada, Akkaleca Gadhada, Amdhada, Bahigandhada, Bahugandhada, Bundhada, Coradhada, Dadhica Gadhada, Deho Takyanem Dhada, Dhadadhada, Do Takyanem Dhada, Dudhada, Dugdhada, Gadhada, Gidhada, Godadhada, Godhada, Godugdhada, Gudhada, Kaladhada.
Full-text (+21): Dhadi, Athavana, Dhanadhopa, Do Takyanem Dhada, Deho Takyanem Dhada, Dhrat, Lekhanica-dhada, Karakocadhada, Nihsara, Nihsri, Dhadadhadanem, Lekhanica Dhada, Eka-na-dhada-bharabhara-cindhya, Kaladhada, Apatanem, Dhadota, Dhada Na Godaca, Dhadadhakata, Samalati, Dhada-Kana-Kara-Dishi.
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