Sanskrit Conversation: Intro, Questions & Time
Introduction
Are you starting to learn Sanskrit? This simple-to-follow guide is perfect for anyone looking to practice and use elementary Sanskrit sentences in everyday situations. Whether you are a student, teacher, or wish to learn about the language of Sanskrit, this simple-to-use lesson will set you up for success with spoken and written Sanskrit.
You’ll learn how to introduce yourself, ask polite questions, and respond clearly. For example, how to say “I am a teacher,” or ask “Who are you?” with proper forms for both men and women. You’ll also practice answering yes/no questions like “Is he a child?” and how to say “Yes, he is a child” or “No, he is not a child.”
Question /Answer
| Sanskrit | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| अहं शिक्षक: | I am a teacher | मैं शिक्षक हूँ |
Polite Questions (Male/Female)
| Sanskrit | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| भवान् क: ? | Who are you? (For male) | आप कौन हैं? (पुरुष के लिए) |
| भवती का ? | Who are you? (For female) | आप कौन हैं? (महिला के लिए) |
Is he a child?
| Sanskrit | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| स: बालक: वा ? | Is he a child? | क्या वह बच्चा है? |
| आम् स: बालक: | Yes, he is a child | हाँ, वह बच्चा है |
| न स: बालक: | No, he is not a child | नहीं, वह बच्चा नहीं है |
Whose name is Prashant?
| Sanskrit | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| कश्य: नाम: प्रशान्त: ? | Whose name is Prashant? | किसका नाम प्रशांत है? |
| तस्य: नाम: प्रशान्त: | His name is Prashant (if far) | उसका नाम प्रशांत है (यदि दूर हो तो तस्य का प्रयोग करें) |
| एतस्य: नाम: प्रशान्त: | His name is Prashant (if near) | उसका नाम प्रशांत है (यदि पास हो तो य-तस्य का प्रयोग करें) |
Clock and Time
| Sanskrit | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 पन्च वादनम् | Time is 5 o’clock | समय 5 बजे का है |
| 5:30 सार्ध पन्च वादनम् | Time is 5 and half o’clock | समय 5:30 बजे का है |
| 7:45 पादोन अस्ठ वादनम् | Time is 7:45 o’clock | समय 7:45 बजे का है |
| 1:00 एक वादनम् | Time is 1 o’clock | समय 1 बजे का है |
| 2:00 द्विवादनम् | Time is 2 o’clock | समय 2 बजे का है |
| 3:00 त्रिवादनम् | Time is 3 o’clock | समय 3 बजे का है |
| 4:00 चतुर्वादनम् | Time is 4 o’clock | समय 4 बजे का है |
