No exact match translations found for 'Confidant' in bodo.
Word 'Confidant' in Other Languages
- Confidant in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Confidant in Bengali বাংলা
- Confidant in Bodo बड़ो
- Confidant in Dogri डोगरी
- Confidant in English
- Confidant in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Confidant in Hindi हिन्दी
- Confidant in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Confidant in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Confidant in Konkani कोंकणी
- Confidant in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Confidant in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Confidant in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Confidant in Marathi मराठी
- Confidant in Nepali नेपाली
- Confidant in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Confidant in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Confidant in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Confidant in Santali
- Confidant in Sindhi سنڌي
- Confidant in Tamil தமிழ்
- Confidant in Telugu తెలుగు
- Confidant in Urdu اُردُو
Confidant
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dænt/ (British), /ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dænt/ (American)
Definitions
- A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.
- A close and trusted friend or advisor.
Usage Examples
- She considered her childhood friend her closest confidant.
- The king relied on his most trusted confidant for counsel.
- Over the years, their relationship grew stronger, and he became her confidant.
Etymology
From French confidant, derived from Italian confidante, from Latin confidare meaning "to trust."
Synonyms
- Trustee
- Close friend
- Advisor
- Companion
- Ally
Antonyms
- Stranger
- Enemy
- Betrayer
- Acquaintance
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Confidente | /kon.fiˈðen.te/ |
| French | Confident | /kɔ̃.fi.dɑ̃/ |
| German | Vertrauter | /fɛʁˈtʁaʊ̯.tɐ/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 知己 (Zhījǐ) | /ʈʂɨ́.tɕì/ |
| Hindi | विश्वासी मित्र (Vishwasi Mitra) | /ʋɪʃ.ʋɑː.siː mɪ.tra/ |
| Tamil | நம்பிக்கையாளர் (Nambikkaiyaalar) | /nʌm.bik.kaɪ.jɑː.lɑr/ |
| Kannada | ನಂಬಿಕಸ್ಥ (Nambikastha) | /nʌm.bi.kʌs.tʰa/ |
| Telugu | నమ్మకస్థుడు (Nammakasthudu) | /nʌm.mʌ.kʌs.tʰu.ɖu/ |
| Marathi | विश्वासू (Vishwasu) | /ʋɪʃ.ʋɑː.su/ |
| Punjabi | ਭਰੋਸੇਯੋਗ ਦੋਸਤ (Bharoseyog Dost) | /bʰʌ.ro.se.joːɡ d̪os.t̪/ |
| Bengali | বিশ্বাসী বন্ধু (Bishwashi Bondhu) | /biʃ.ʃaʃ.i bon.dʰu/ |
| Gujarati | વિશ્વાસુ મિત્ર (Vishwasu Mitra) | /ʋɪʃ.ʋɑː.su mi.tra/ |
| Odia | ବିଶ୍ୱାସୀ ମିତ୍ର (Bishwasi Mitra) | /biʃ.ʃɑː.si mit.ra/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dænt/
- American English: /ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dænt/
- Australian English: /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dænt/
- Indian English: /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dænt/ (with slight phonetic variation)
Historical Usage
The term "confidant" has been used since the 18th century to describe a trusted companion, particularly in matters of secrecy and personal advice.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, a confidant is someone who holds deep personal trust. In Western literature, confidants often play significant roles in storytelling, serving as the main character’s trusted advisor.
More Information
A confidant can be a friend, family member, or mentor who plays a crucial role in a person's emotional well-being. In literature, they often serve as a sounding board for protagonists, helping them navigate difficult situations.