nocturnal

adjective

  • Active during the night.
  • Happening at night.

noun

  • A person or creature that is active at night.
  • A device for telling the time at night, like a sundial but using stars.


Synonym

  • star clock

Antonym

  • diurnal

Word Explanation:

  • Nocturnal means that some animals are awake at night and sleep during the day. Like owls and bats! They like to do their activities when it's dark.

Word in hindi

रात का (raat ka)

raat ka

Other variations in hindi

  • रात का जीव (raat ka jeev) raat ka jeev
  • रात में सक्रिय (raat mein sakriya) raat mein sakriya

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'nocturnal' mean?

The word 'nocturnal' means being active at night instead of during the day. Some animals, like owls and bats, are nocturnal.

How do you pronounce 'nocturnal'?

You pronounce 'nocturnal' like this: nok-TUR-nuhl.

What is the origin of the word 'nocturnal'?

The word 'nocturnal' comes from the Latin word 'nocturnus', which means 'of the night'.

What is the meaning of 'nocturnal' in Bengali?

The word 'nocturnal' in Bengali is 'রাত্রিকালীন' (Rātrikālīn).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Nocturnal animals are awake at night and sleep during the day. Examples include owls and bats!

Proverb

The early bird catches the worm, but the night owl sees the stars! (This means both early and late risers have their own advantages.)

Quote

"The night is more alive and more richly colored than the day." – Vincent Van Gogh

Mini blog:

The Nocturnal Adventure!

Have you ever heard of the word "nocturnal"? It’s a fancy way to describe animals that come alive at night! Just like how we sleep when the sun goes down, these special creatures wake up to play and hunt.

Think of owls with their big, round eyes, or bats that swoop through the dark sky. Nocturnal animals have super skills to help them see in the dark and find food.

So, next time you hear the hoot of an owl or see a shadow flit by, remember, it’s just a nocturnal friend having fun while we dream! 🌙✨