taj
word
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 - tiaraPortuguese (BR): coroa - diadema - tiaraPortuguese (PT): coroa - diadema - tiaraChinese (Simplified): 王冠 - 皇冠 - 冠冕Chinese (Traditional): 王冠 - 皇冠 - 冠冕Hindi: मुकुट - ताजArabic: تاج - إكليلBengali: তাজ - মুকুট (রাজকীয়)Russian: тедж - коронаJapanese: タージ - 王冠Vietnamese: vương miện - mũ đội đầu (trang trí)Korean: 타지 - 왕관Turkish: taçUrdu: تاجIndonesian: mahkota
Example Sentences
She looked like royalty with that delicate taj.
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Her taj sparkled in the sunlight.
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The king put on his taj during the ceremony.
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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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Every ruler had a special taj.
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