This is the 640th most frequent Hindi word.
मकर
"मकर" in English means "Capricorn" (a zodiac sign) or "crocodile" (animal).
Here, 'मकर' refers to a specific zodiac sign, Capricorn.
मकर एक नक्षत्र का नाम है।
Makar is the name of a zodiac sign.
In this sentence, 'मकर' represents the name of a festival associated with the sun's transition into the Capricorn sign.
मकर संक्रांति एक प्रमुख त्योहार है।
Makar Sankranti is a major festival.
Here, 'मकर' is being used as a synonym for a crocodile.