प्रतिमा
pratima
A statue is a three-dimensional figure made from materials like stone, metal, or clay that represents a person, animal, or object.
You pronounce 'statue' like 'stach-oo'.
The word 'statue' comes from the Latin word 'statua', which means 'a standing figure'.
The word 'statue' in Hindi is 'प्रतिमा' (Pratimā).
The word 'statue' in Kannada is 'ಮೂರ್ತಿ' (Mūrti).
In a sunny park, there stood a tall statue of a brave knight. His shiny armor sparkled in the sunlight, and kids loved to gather around him. They imagined he was a superhero, ready to protect them from dragons and monsters!
One day, a curious little girl named Maya decided to talk to the statue. “What adventures have you had?” she asked. To her surprise, the statue whispered back, sharing tales of courage and friendship.
From that day on, Maya visited her knight every day, dreaming of the magical stories he had to tell. Statues can be more than just stone; they can be friends!