genius

09:19 Mar 17, 2006
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English to Hindi translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Linguistics
English term or phrase: genius
I found Suksham Buddhi but would prefer a simpler word.
Nikeeta Kulkarni
India
Local time: 16:26


Summary of answers provided
4 +6मेधावी, प्रतिभावान, प्रतिभासंपन्न...
Balasubramaniam L.
5 +3Kushaagra Buddhi
Arun Singh
4 +1अति बुद्धिशाली, मेधावी
ms. jagruti trivedi
5Apporva Buddhi
Anant Bedarkar
4बेहद समझदार -Behad samajhdAr
Rajan Chopra


  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
मेधावी, प्रतिभावान, प्रतिभासंपन्न...


Explanation:
पढ़ाकू, अतिबुद्धिशाली, प्रबुद्ध

Balasubramaniam L.
India
Local time: 16:26
Native speaker of: Native in HindiHindi
PRO pts in category: 12

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agree  Rajan Chopra
1 hr
  -> Thank you.

agree  viveekt
1 hr
  -> Thank you.

agree  Mrudula Tambe: Medhaavi is the perfect
3 hrs
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agree  keshab
4 hrs
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agree  Deependra Pandey: MEDHAAVI is perfect. "Vilakshan" is another eg.
5 hrs
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agree  Anant Bedarkar: Bala, Ati Buddhishali can be the closest option.
5 hrs
  -> Thank you.
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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
अति बुद्धिशाली, मेधावी


Explanation:
there are many options, which might sound 'klisht' for your text. so this is a close one

ms. jagruti trivedi
Local time: 16:26
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GujaratiGujarati

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Anant Bedarkar: Yes, Jagruti. it is quite near.
5 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Kushaagra Buddhi


Explanation:
One more alternate

Arun Singh
Local time: 16:26
Native speaker of: Native in HindiHindi

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Rajan Chopra: also
9 mins
  -> Yah! Thanks!

agree  Shilpi Jain
22 hrs
  -> Thanks!

agree  PRAKASH SHARMA: :)
11 days
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
बेहद समझदार -Behad samajhdAr


Explanation:
Since you are looking for a simple or colloquial equivalent, I am making the abovementioned suggestion.

A genius is a person with distinguished mental prowess. This can manifest either as a foremost intellect, or as an outstanding creative talent. The term does specifically apply to mental rather than athletic skills.

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Note added at 4 hrs (2006-03-17 13:31:58 GMT)
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You may also like to consider बुद्धिमान, अत्यन्त बुद्धिमान - BuddhimAn, atyant buddhimAn.

Rajan Chopra
India
Local time: 16:26
Native speaker of: Native in HindiHindi
PRO pts in category: 23
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Apporva Buddhi


Explanation:
There is a marked difference between a genius and a talented. GENIUS does what it MUST.
TALENT does what it CAN.

Anant Bedarkar
Local time: 16:26
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in MarathiMarathi
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