noun
rakhi
RAH-kee
Rakhi (noun) means a decorative thread or bracelet tied by a sister onto her brother's wrist as part of the Raksha Bandhan festival, symbolising protection and affection. Example: “She tied a rakhi on her brother's wrist and he promised to always look out for her.”
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A decorative thread or bracelet tied by a sister onto her brother's wrist as part of the Raksha Bandhan festival, symbolising protection and affection.
"She tied a rakhi on her brother's wrist and he promised to always look out for her."
How to use rakhi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA symbolic bracelet tied on a brother's wrist during the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan.
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tie a rakhi
Raksha Bandhan rakhi
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Etymology
From Hindi rākhī, from Sanskrit rakṣikā, related to rakṣā ("protection") — the same root behind the idea of "guarding" a sibling bond.
Frequently asked questions
What does “rakhi” mean?
The word “rakhi” means a decorative thread or bracelet tied by a sister onto her brother's wrist as part of the Raksha Bandhan festival, symbolising protection and affection. In plain terms, a symbolic bracelet tied on a brother's wrist during the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan.
How do you pronounce “rakhi”?
“Rakhi” is pronounced RAH-kee (/ˈɹɑːki/ in IPA).
How do you use “rakhi” in a sentence?
Here is “rakhi” used in a sentence: “She tied a rakhi on her brother's wrist and he promised to always look out for her.”
What part of speech is “rakhi”?
“Rakhi” is a noun.
Where does the word “rakhi” come from?
The word “rakhi” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi rākhī, from Sanskrit rakṣikā, related to rakṣā ("protection") — the same root behind the idea of "guarding" a sibling bond.
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