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bahadur

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /bɑːˈhɑːdʊr/

KK: /bɑːhɑːdʊr/

noun
Definition

A person who is a warrior, particularly from the Mongol culture.


Example

The bahadur led his troops into battle with great courage.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the legendary bahadur from the ancient tales?
Sloth B
Yeah, I remember my grandpa telling stories about him.
Sloth A
It's fascinating how a single bahadur could inspire so many adventures.
Sloth B
Totally! Those stories really bring history to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fighter
champion
hero
Antonyms
coward
fugitive
traitor
Root Explanation

Bahadur originates from Persian 'بهادر' (bahādar), meaning brave or valiant. It was adopted into various South Asian languages, including Urdu and Hindi, to denote a person of courage or valor.

Memory Tip

Think of the Persian word for brave ('bahādar') to remember that 'bahadur' refers to someone who is courageous or valiant.

Visually Confused Words
bahur
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