No exact match translations found for 'dye' in nepali.
Word 'dye' in Other Languages
- dye in Assamese অসমীয়া
- dye in Bengali বাংলা
- dye in Bodo बड़ो
- dye in Dogri डोगरी
- dye in English
- dye in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- dye in Hindi हिन्दी
- dye in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- dye in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- dye in Konkani कोंकणी
- dye in Maithili মৈথিলী
- dye in Malayalam മലയാളം
- dye in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- dye in Marathi मराठी
- dye in Nepali नेपाली
- dye in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- dye in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- dye in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- dye in Santali
- dye in Sindhi سنڌي
- dye in Tamil தமிழ்
- dye in Telugu తెలుగు
- dye in Urdu اُردُو
dye
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/daɪ/
Definitions
- (Noun) A substance used to change the color of something, especially fabric or hair.
- (Verb) To apply a dye to change the color of something.
Usage Examples
- The fabric was soaked in natural dye to achieve a deep red color.
- She decided to dye her hair blue for the festival.
- Ancient civilizations used plant-based dyes for textiles.
Etymology
From Old English deah, deag, related to Old Norse daugr meaning "color" or "stain."
Synonyms
- Colorant
- Pigment
- Stain
- Tincture
- Hue
Antonyms
- Bleach
- Fade
- Discolor
Translations
| Language | Translations | Pronunciations |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | tinte | ˈtinte |
| French | teinture | tɛ̃.tyʁ |
| German | Farbe | ˈfarbə |
| Russian | краситель | krɐˈsʲitʲɪlʲ |
| Mandarin Chinese | 染料 | rǎnliào |
| Hindi | रंग | rang |
| Tamil | நிறமி | niṟami |
| Telugu | రంగు | raṅgu |
| Bengali | রং | raṅ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /daɪ/
- British English: /daɪ/
- Indian English: /daɪ/
Historical Usage
Dyes have been used since prehistoric times, with natural dyes derived from plants, insects, and minerals. The earliest known use of dye dates back to the Neolithic period.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, certain dyes have symbolic meanings. For example, indigo was historically associated with royalty in India and Egypt.
More Information
Dyeing techniques have evolved from natural dyes to synthetic dyes introduced during the Industrial Revolution. Today, dyes are widely used in textiles, cosmetics, and food industries. Natural dyes are making a comeback due to increased environmental awareness.