Hodja

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑdʒə/

Definitions of hodja

noun A Muslim religious teacher or leader in certain Muslim countries.

Example Sentences

A1 The hodja told funny stories to the children.

A2 The hodja in the village was known for his wise advice.

B1 The hodja's teachings were passed down through generations.

B2 The hodja's reputation as a scholar grew throughout the region.

C1 The hodja was revered as a spiritual leader by the community.

C2 The hodja's profound insights into human nature were widely respected.

Examples of hodja in a Sentence

formal The hodja in the village is known for his wisdom and knowledge.

informal Have you heard the hodja's latest joke? It's hilarious!

slang That hodja is always up to some mischief, I tell you.

figurative She's like the hodja of our group, always coming up with clever solutions.

Grammatical Forms of hodja

• past tense: hodjaed
• plural: hodjas
• comparative: more hodja
• superlative: most hodja
• present tense: hodjas
• future tense: will hodja
• perfect tense: have hodjaed
• continuous tense: is hodjaing
• singular: hodja
• positive degree: hodja
• infinitive: to hodja
• gerund: hodjaing
• participle: hodjaed

Origin and Evolution of hodja

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Turkish

Story behind the word: The word 'hodja' originated in the Turkish language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a Muslim religious teacher or leader, the term 'hodja' has evolved to also mean a wise or respected person in Turkish culture.