A figure or image cast on a surface by an object blocking light.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

छाया

English Usage: The artist painted the shadow of the mountain in the foreground.

Hindi Usage: चित्रकार ने पहाड़ी की छाया को अग्रभूमि में चित्रित किया।

To follow closely, often in a stealthy way.

To cast a shadow over something; to overshadow.

छाया डालना

English Usage: His success shadowed her achievements.

Hindi Usage: उसकी सफलता ने उसकी उपलब्धियों पर छाया डाल दी।

Relating to or resembling a shadow; lacking brightness or clarity.

Not clearly defined; vague.

अस्पष्ट

English Usage: His shadowy motivations raised suspicions.

Hindi Usage: उसकी अस्पष्ट प्रेरणाओं ने संदेह पैदा किए।