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What is Noun: Meaning, Definition & Types with Examples

Learn what is Noun in English grammar (संज्ञा). Understand types of nouns: Proper, Common, Collective, Material & Abstract Noun with examples.

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Noun (संज्ञा) kisi bhi vyakti (person), jagah (place), vastu (thing), janwar (animal), ya bhav (feeling) ke naam ko kaha jata hai.

Quick Answer: Noun is a naming word. (किसी भी नाम को संज्ञा कहते हैं).

What is Noun (Noun Kya Hota Hai)?

Duniya mein jis bhi cheez ka koi Naam hai — chahe wo insaan ho (Rahul), shahar ho (Delhi), kitaab ho (Book), ya khushi ho (Happiness) — wo sab Noun kahlate hain.

Types of Nouns (संज्ञा के प्रकार):

Noun TypeMeaningExamples
Proper NounKisi vishesh vyakti ya jagah ka naamIndia, Mahatma Gandhi, Ganga
Common NounAam jati ya varg ka naamBoy, City, River, School
Collective NounSamooh (Group) ka naamTeam, Army, Family
Abstract NounBhav ya gun jise hum touch nahi kar sakteHonesty, Love, Courage

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