lightyear


noun

  • A way to measure how far light travels in one year. It's a really big distance.
  • (only in plural) A long way.
  • (only in plural) A long time.


Word Explanation:

  • A lightyear is how far light travels in one year. Light is super fast, so a lightyear is a really big distance!

Word in hindi

रोशनी का वर्ष

roshni ka varsh

Other variations in hindi

  • साल की रोशनी saal ki roshni
  • लाइट वर्ष light varsh

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'lightyear' mean?

A lightyear is a way to measure how far light travels in one year. Light moves really fast, so a lightyear is a very long distance!

How do you pronounce 'lightyear'?

You say 'lightyear' like this: 'light' (like the opposite of heavy) and 'year' (like the time it takes for the Earth to go around the Sun). So it sounds like 'light-year'.

What is the origin of the word 'lightyear'?

The word 'lightyear' comes from two words: 'light', which is what helps us see, and 'year', which is a measure of time. It was created to help us understand distances in space.

What is the meaning of 'lightyear' in Hindi?

The word 'lightyear' in Hindi is 'प्रकाश वर्ष' (Prakāś Varṣ).

What is the meaning of 'lightyear' in Kannada?

The word 'lightyear' in Kannada is 'ಪ್ರಕಾಶ ವರ್ಷ' (Prakāśa Varṣa).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

A lightyear is how far light travels in one year, about 5.88 trillion miles!

Proverb

The early bird catches the worm, meaning those who start early have the best chance of success.

Quote

"To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit." - Stephen Hawking

Mini blog:

✨ The Magic of Lightyears! ✨

Have you ever heard of a lightyear? It’s a super cool way to measure how far light travels in space! Imagine if you could zoom through the stars like a rocket. A lightyear is the distance light travels in one whole year! That’s about 5.88 trillion miles! Wow!

So, when you look up at the twinkling stars, remember that some of them are so far away, their light has traveled for years just to reach your eyes. Isn’t that magical?

Keep dreaming big, little stargazers, because the universe is full of wonders waiting for you to explore! 🌌