Taj Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈtɑʒ/

TAHZH

UK

/tɑːdʒ/

TAAJ

Definition

A 'taj' is a crown, usually worn by a king, queen, or other ruler as a symbol of power and authority. It can also mean a decorative headdress or tiara for special ceremonies.

Usage & Nuances

'Taj' is not commonly used in everyday English; 'crown' is the usual word. 'Taj' often appears in historical, literary, or cultural contexts, especially relating to South Asia or the Middle East. It can refer to both an actual crown and a decorative headdress.

• Spanish: corona - diadema - tiara
• Portuguese (BR): coroa - diadema - tiara
• Portuguese (PT): coroa - diadema - tiara
• Chinese (Simplified): 王冠 - 皇冠 - 冠冕
• Chinese (Traditional): 王冠 - 皇冠 - 冠冕
• Hindi: मुकुट - ताज
• Arabic: تاج - إكليل
• Bengali: তাজ - মুকুট (রাজকীয়)
• Russian: тедж - корона
• Japanese: タージ - 王冠
• Vietnamese: vương miện - mũ đội đầu (trang trí)
• Korean: 타지 - 왕관
• Turkish: taç
• Urdu: تاج
• Indonesian: mahkota

Example Sentences

The king put on his taj during the ceremony.

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Her taj sparkled in the sunlight.

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Every ruler had a special taj.

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She looked like royalty with that delicate taj.

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The ancient taj is now displayed in the national museum.

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People came from far away just to see the famous taj.

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