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zaalim

English translation: cruel / tyrant

17:24 Jun 2, 2001
Hindi to English translations [Non-PRO]
Hindi term or phrase: zaalim
a name
Bob
English translation:cruel / tyrant
Explanation:
Usually, 'zalim' is not anybody's name. It means 'cruel' or 'tyrant'. However, some people do name their children 'zalim'.

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Roomy F Naqvy
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Roomy Naqvy
India
Local time: 05:01
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Summary of answers provided
na +2cruel / tyrant
Roomy Naqvy
naBully/Tyrant/Brutal/Wicked/Sadist
Avaneesh Bhatt (X)


  

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4 hrs peer agreement (net): +2
cruel / tyrant


Explanation:
Usually, 'zalim' is not anybody's name. It means 'cruel' or 'tyrant'. However, some people do name their children 'zalim'.

Regards
Roomy F Naqvy

Roomy Naqvy
India
Local time: 05:01
Native speaker of: Native in HindiHindi
PRO pts in pair: 11
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
Avaneesh Bhatt (X)
6 days
agree  Ritu Bhanot: Cruel is the correct reply.
85 days
agree  Rajan Chopra
552 days
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16 hrs
Bully/Tyrant/Brutal/Wicked/Sadist


Explanation:
I think bully or sadist would be closer for a zaalim takes a kind of pleasure in his activity. Though the context should be checked.

Avaneesh Bhatt (X)
Local time: 05:01

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
Roomy Naqvy: 'Bully' is a good answer, Avaneesh. Saaro jawaab chhe, Avaneesh.
5 days
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