No exact match translations found for 'hitchhike' in bodo.
Word 'hitchhike' in Other Languages
- hitchhike in Assamese অসমীয়া
- hitchhike in Bengali বাংলা
- hitchhike in Bodo बड़ो
- hitchhike in Dogri डोगरी
- hitchhike in English
- hitchhike in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- hitchhike in Hindi हिन्दी
- hitchhike in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- hitchhike in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- hitchhike in Konkani कोंकणी
- hitchhike in Maithili মৈথিলী
- hitchhike in Malayalam മലയാളം
- hitchhike in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- hitchhike in Marathi मराठी
- hitchhike in Nepali नेपाली
- hitchhike in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- hitchhike in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- hitchhike in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- hitchhike in Santali
- hitchhike in Sindhi سنڌي
- hitchhike in Tamil தமிழ்
- hitchhike in Telugu తెలుగు
- hitchhike in Urdu اُردُو
Hitchhike
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈhɪtʃ.haɪk/
- Phonetic: "HITCH-hike"
Definitions
- To travel by getting free rides from passing vehicles.
- To solicit a ride by standing at the side of a road with one’s thumb extended.
Usage Examples
- "They decided to hitchhike across the country to save money on travel."
- "He stood by the roadside, hoping someone would stop and offer him a ride."
Etymology
Derived from "hitch," meaning to fasten or attach, and "hike," meaning to walk or travel, first recorded in the early 20th century.
Synonyms
- Thumb a ride
- Catch a ride
- Ride-share
- Auto-stop
Antonyms
- Drive
- Walk
- Use public transport
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Hacer autostop | ah-SEHR ow-toh-STOHP |
| French | Faire de l'auto-stop | fehr duh loh-toh-stop |
| German | Trampen | TRAMP-en |
| Hindi | हिचहाइक करना | hich-haik karna |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 搭便车 | dā biàn chē |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈhɪtʃ.haɪk/ ("HITCH-hike")
- American English: /ˈhɪtʃ.haɪk/ ("HITCH-hike")
Historical Usage
Hitchhiking became popular during the Great Depression as a means of free transportation and gained cultural significance in the 1960s and 1970s.
Cultural Nuances
In some countries, hitchhiking is an accepted and even encouraged mode of travel, while in others, it is considered unsafe or illegal in certain areas.
More Information
Hitchhiking has been portrayed in literature and films, often symbolizing adventure, freedom, and risk. While less common today, it remains a nostalgic and alternative mode of travel.