What is Prathama Vibhakti in Sanskrit? Rules, Usage & Examples
Introduction
Prathama Vibhakti (प्रथमा विभक्ति) is the first case or nominative case in Sanskrit grammar.
In this article, we will observe the rules of Prathama Vibhakti, know how and when it is used with different kinds of nouns, and observe simple examples through which students can easily understand its usage.
Whether you are a student in school or a learner in Sanskrit, this article will help you know the concept of the first case of Sanskrit grammar effectively.
Explanation And Example
प्रथमः विभक्ति is also called कर्ता कारक. It denotes to the person who do the work.
For example रामने , श्यामने, हरिने, सीताने.
Note : If you have to say Ram read , then you have to use प्रथमः विभक्ति राम: पठति
Vibhakti is important in Sanskrit Grammar to know the doer.
प्रथमः विभक्ति Example For राम:, सीता , फलम्
| एकवचन | द्विवचन | बहुवचन |
| राम: | रामौ | रामा: |
| सीता | सीते | सीता: |
| फलम् | फले | फलानि |
शिव: शब्दका प्रथम् रुप
| एकवचन | द्विवचन | बहुवचन |
| शिव: | शिवौ | शिवाः |
Some example sentences of Vivakti are given below.
- पुत्रः पठति । (बेटा पढता है )
- सीता गच्छति । (सीता जाति है )
- फलम् पतति । (फल गिरता है )
| कारक | विभक्ति | विभक्ति अर्थ |
| कर्ता | प्रथमः | ने |
