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Hyderabad
HEYE-duh-ruh-bahd
Hyderabad (name) means the capital city of Telangana, India, also the name of a city in Sindh, Pakistan. Example: “Hyderabad is famous for its biryani.”
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The capital city of Telangana, India, also the name of a city in Sindh, Pakistan.
"Hyderabad is famous for its biryani."
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Etymology
Named in honour of the Caliph Ali, nicknamed "Haidar" ("lion") for his valour in battle, combined with a Persian placename suffix meaning "city."
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What does “Hyderabad” mean?
The word “Hyderabad” means the capital city of Telangana, India, also the name of a city in Sindh, Pakistan.
How do you pronounce “Hyderabad”?
“Hyderabad” is pronounced HEYE-duh-ruh-bahd (/ˈhaɪdəɹəbɑːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hyderabad” in a sentence?
Here is “Hyderabad” used in a sentence: “Hyderabad is famous for its biryani.”
What part of speech is “Hyderabad”?
“Hyderabad” is a name.
Where does the word “Hyderabad” come from?
The word “Hyderabad” comes from Persian. Named in honour of the Caliph Ali, nicknamed "Haidar" ("lion") for his valour in battle, combined with a Persian placename suffix meaning "city.".
Is “Hyderabad” a common word?
“Hyderabad” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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