No exact match translations found for 'dobbin' in sindhi.
Word 'dobbin' in Other Languages
- dobbin in Assamese অসমীয়া
- dobbin in Bengali বাংলা
- dobbin in Bodo बड़ो
- dobbin in Dogri डोगरी
- dobbin in English
- dobbin in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- dobbin in Hindi हिन्दी
- dobbin in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- dobbin in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- dobbin in Konkani कोंकणी
- dobbin in Maithili মৈথিলী
- dobbin in Malayalam മലയാളം
- dobbin in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- dobbin in Marathi मराठी
- dobbin in Nepali नेपाली
- dobbin in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- dobbin in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- dobbin in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- dobbin in Santali
- dobbin in Sindhi سنڌي
- dobbin in Tamil தமிழ்
- dobbin in Telugu తెలుగు
- dobbin in Urdu اُردُو
dobbin
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈdɒbɪn/
Definitions
- 1. A workhorse or farm horse, especially one that is plodding or dull.
- 2. (Informal, British) A pet name for a horse.
Usage Examples
- "The old dobbin trudged along the muddy path."
- "He affectionately called his horse Dobbin."
Etymology
From Middle English *dobin*, possibly derived from the name *Dob*, a diminutive form of Robert, often used to name horses.
Synonyms
- workhorse
- nag
- plodder
Antonyms
- racehorse
- thoroughbred
- steed
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | caballo de trabajo | /kaˈβaʝo de tɾaˈβaxo/ |
| French | cheval de labour | /ʃəval də labuʁ/ |
| German | Ackerpferd | /ˈakɐˌpfɛʁt/ |
| Hindi | काम करने वाला घोड़ा | /kaːm kəɾne waːlaː ɡʱoːɽaː/ |
| Japanese | 農耕馬 | /nōkōba/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdɒbɪn/
- American English: /ˈdɑːbɪn/
Historical Usage
The name *dobbin* was commonly used in rural communities to refer to horses used for farm work or general transportation.
Cultural Nuances
Dobbin is often portrayed as a loyal, hardworking animal in British literature and folk songs.
More Information
The affectionate name *dobbin* reflects the close relationship between farmers and their animals, especially in pre-industrial societies where horses played a vital role in daily life.