Fakir

Pronunciation: /fəˈkɪr/

Definitions of fakir

noun A Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man.

Example Sentences

A1 The fakir performed tricks on the street for money.

A2 The fakir amazed the crowd with his levitation act.

B1 The fakir traveled from town to town, showcasing his skills.

B2 The fakir's ability to endure extreme conditions was legendary.

C1 The fakir's spiritual practices were deeply respected by the community.

C2 The fakir's ascetic lifestyle inspired many to seek enlightenment.

Examples of fakir in a Sentence

formal The fakir sat quietly in meditation, seeking enlightenment.

informal I heard that the fakir can perform amazing tricks with just a few simple props.

slang That fakir dude is always pulling off some crazy stunts on the street.

figurative She felt like a fakir, balancing multiple responsibilities without breaking a sweat.

Grammatical Forms of fakir

• past tense: fakired
• plural: fakirs
• comparative: more fakir
• superlative: most fakir
• present tense: fakirs
• future tense: will fakir
• perfect tense: have fakired
• continuous tense: is fakiring
• singular: fakir
• positive degree: fakir
• infinitive: to fakir
• gerund: fakiring
• participle: fakiring

Origin and Evolution of fakir

First Known Use: 1613 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'fakir' originates from the Arabic word 'faqir' which means 'poor' or 'needy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fakir' has come to refer to a Muslim or Hindu religious ascetic or mendicant who lives solely on alms and performs feats of magic or endurance.