kaal
Britishadjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of kaal
from Afrikaans, literally: bare (arsed)
Example Sentences
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“Amrit Kaal” is a Hindi phrase meaning “auspicious era” that Modi often uses to describe what he calls is India’s resurgence under his government.
From Seattle Times
"Happy and proud that our civilisation is marching ahead boldly towards Amrit Kaal," Himanta Biswa Sarma, chief minister of Assam state, tweeted.
From BBC
Amrit Kaal that loosely translates as the "golden era" is a term the prime minister and other government officials are using to refer to the years leading up to 2047 when India will turn 100.
From BBC
“We pray for them every night,” resident April Benson told Rochester TV station KAAL.
From Washington Times
The actor, known for his roles in Bollywood films "Kaal" and "Lakshya," left behind a suicide note that specified no one should be held responsible for his death, Indian news channel ABP Live reported.
From Fox News
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