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varna

 

[ ˈvɑːrnə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

city

A city in eastern Bulgaria, on the Black Sea coast.

Synonyms

city, metropolis, urban center

Examples of usage

  • I visited Varna last summer.
  • Varna is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife.
Context #2 | Noun

shipping

A unit of weight used in some countries, equal to 100 kilograms.

Synonyms

measure, metric, unit of weight

Examples of usage

  • The cargo weighed 2 varnas.
  • The shipment was measured in varnas.
Context #3 | Noun

Hinduism

A Sanskrit word for caste or social class.

Synonyms

caste, hierarchy, social class

Examples of usage

  • The varna system divides society into four main classes.
  • One's varna is determined by birth.

Translations

Translations of the word "varna" in other languages:

🇵🇹 варна

🇮🇳 वर्ण

🇩🇪 Varna

🇮🇩 varna

🇺🇦 варна

🇵🇱 varna

🇯🇵 ヴァルナ

🇫🇷 varna

🇪🇸 varna

🇹🇷 varna

🇰🇷 바르나

🇸🇦 فارنا

🇨🇿 varna

🇸🇰 varna

🇨🇳 瓦尔纳

🇸🇮 varna

🇮🇸 varna

🇰🇿 варна

🇬🇪 ვარნა

🇦🇿 varna

🇲🇽 varna

Etymology

The word 'varna' has its origins in Sanskrit, where it originally meant 'color' or 'class'. In Hinduism, the term evolved to represent the four main social classes in society. Over time, 'varna' also came to be used as a unit of weight in certain countries. In modern usage, 'varna' is commonly associated with the city of Varna in Bulgaria, known for its maritime importance and cultural significance.