Pous Podos Root Word Meaning in Hindi

Learn the Greek root "pous, podos" meaning "foot" in Hindi with words like podiatrist, octopus, podium, and tripod. Perfect for SSC, Banking PO, RRB, LIC AAO, CTET, NET, CLAT, CAT vocabulary.

ROOT WORD VOCABULARY

7/12/20252 min read

📘 Root Word Series: Pous, Podos (Greek)

🟢 Root Word: Pous, Podos

Meaning (English): foot
Meaning (Hindi): पाँव या पैर

👉 यह root सभी उन शब्दों में मिलता है जो "पाँव" या "support" के concept से जुड़े होते हैं।

💙 Podiatrist — पैरों का डॉक्टर

Breakdown: podos (foot) + iatros (healer/doctor)
Meaning: A medical specialist who treats foot disorders.
Hindi: पैरों के रोगों का विशेषज्ञ डॉक्टर।

Example: A podiatrist treated his foot injury after the marathon.

💙 Octopus — आठ पैरों वाला जीव

Breakdown: okto (eight) + pous (foot)
Meaning: A marine animal with eight limbs.
Hindi: आठ पैरों वाला समुद्री जीव।

Example: The octopus can change its color to blend with surroundings.

💙 Platypus — चपटा-पैर वाला जीव

Breakdown: platys (flat) + pous (foot)
Meaning: A semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal known for its flat feet and duck-like bill.
Hindi: सपाट पाँव और चोंच वाला स्तनधारी जीव (ऑस्ट्रेलिया में पाया जाता है)।

Example: The platypus is one of the few mammals that lay eggs.

💙 Podium — खड़े होने का मंच

Breakdown: podos (foot)
Meaning: A raised platform for speakers or performers to stand on.
Hindi: मंच या चबूतरा जिस पर खड़ा होकर भाषण दिया जाता है।

Example: She stepped confidently onto the podium to accept the award.

💙 Tripod — तीन पैरों वाला स्टैंड

Breakdown: tri- (three) + podos (foot)
Meaning: A three-legged stand used to support cameras, telescopes, etc.
Hindi: तीन पैरों वाला स्टैंड।

Example: The photographer adjusted the tripod before taking the shot.

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