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gurua teacher, especially a spiritual guide in Hinduism and Buddhism

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a teacher, especially a spiritual guide in Hinduism and Buddhism

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʊru/

Korean meaning: 구루, 영적 스승 (힌두교나 불교에서)

Korean pronunciation: **구**루

Example Sentences

  • My yoga guru can balance on one finger, but still can't figure out how to use Netflix.
  • The management guru's advice helped the company increase productivity by 40%.
  • Everyone thinks they're a social media guru until the algorithm changes.

guru

NOUN

//ˈɡʊru//

a teacher, especially a spiritual guide in Hinduism and Buddhism

guru concept
💡 Concept

A wise guru teaches spiritual wisdom to devoted students

guru rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The guru shows the true view!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡʊru/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡʊruː/

🌳Etymology

Rootguru

Origin

From Sanskrit 'guru' meaning 'teacher' or 'master.' The word entered English through Hindi and other Indian languages, particularly in religious and spiritual contexts.

🎵Rhyme

brewcrewnewtrueview
brew
crew
new
true
view

🔗Collocations

spiritual guru
tech guru
fitness guru
marketing guru
follow a guru
consult a guru
self-proclaimed guru

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My yoga guru can balance on one finger, but still can't figure out how to use Netflix.

The management guru's advice helped the company increase productivity by 40%.

😄 Fun example

Everyone thinks they're a social media guru until the algorithm changes.

The ancient guru taught that true wisdom comes from understanding oneself.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

mentorteacherexpertmastersage

Antonyms

studentnoviceamateur

Related

wisdomguidancespiritualityexpertiseenlightenment

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