Language/Sanskrit/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
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In this lesson, we will be discussing how to use the Sanskrit verb "be". This is a fundamental verb in any language and an essential part of Sanskrit grammar. We will learn its various conjugations, uses, and some interesting facts about it. So, let's dive in!
Introduction[edit | edit source]
The verb "be" is used to indicate a state of being. It can be used in various tenses, and its conjugation changes according to the subject and tense. In Sanskrit, the verb "be" is called "as" or "asti". It is an irregular verb and has a unique conjugation system. Understanding how to use "be" is crucial for mastering Sanskrit grammar.
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Future Tense & How to Use Have.
Present tense[edit | edit source]
The present tense is a grammatical tense that is used to describe an ongoing action or a current state of being. In Sanskrit, the present tense has two forms for the verb "be" - "asti" and "bhavati". The form "asti" is used for the third-person singular subject (he/she/it), while "bhavati" is used for all other subjects.
To illustrate the usage of the present tense in Sanskrit, consider the following examples. In the table provided, the Sanskrit words are transliterated, and their pronunciation and English meanings are provided.
Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English Meaning |
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рдЕрд╕реНрддрд┐ (asti) | asti | is (for third-person singular) |
рднрд╡рддрд┐ (bhavati) | bhavati | are, am, is (for all other subjects) |
In a conversation between two people, the present tense is used to convey their current state of being. Person 1 says "рддреНрд╡рдорд╕реНрддрд┐ (Tvamasti)" which means "You are", while Person 2 responds with "рдЕрд╣рдВ рднрд╡рд╛рдорд┐ (Ahambhavami)" which means "I am". These examples demonstrate the use of the present tense in Sanskrit, and how the two different forms of "be" are used based on the subject of the sentence.
Past tense[edit | edit source]
The past tense is used to describe an action that has already happened in the past. In Sanskrit, the past tense for "be" is "asit". Let's look at some examples:
Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
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рдЕрд╕рд┐рддреН (asit) | asit | was (for all subjects) |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: рддреНрд╡рдорд╕рд┐ (Tvamasi) (You were)
- Person 2: рдЕрд╣рдВ рдЕрд╕реНрдорд┐ (Ahamasmi) (I was)
Note: "Asit" is the past participle form of the verb "as".
Future tense[edit | edit source]
The future tense is used to describe an action that will happen in the future. In Sanskrit, the future tense for "be" is "bhavishyati". Let's look at some examples:
Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
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рднрд╡рд┐рд╖реНрдпрддрд┐ (bhavishyati) | bhavishyati | will be (for all subjects) |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: рддреНрд╡рдВ рднрд╡рд┐рд╖реНрдпрд╕рд┐ (Tvam bhavishyasi) (You will be)
- Person 2: рдорд╣реНрдпрдВ рднрд╡рд┐рд╖реНрдпрддрд┐ (Mahyam bhavishyati) (I will be)
Imperative mood[edit | edit source]
The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. In Sanskrit, the imperative form of "be" is "bhava". Let's look at some examples:
Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
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рднрд╡ (bhava) | bhava | be (for all subjects) |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: рднрд╡рддреБ (Bhavatu) (Be)
- Person 2: рдЗрджрдВ рд╕рддреНрдпрдореН (Idam satyam) (It is true)
Interesting facts[edit | edit source]
- Sanskrit has been used for over 3500 years, making it one of the oldest languages in the world. - The word "Sanskrit" means "perfected language". - Sanskrit is considered to be the mother of all Indo-European languages. - The Sanskrit alphabet has 49 letters, and each letter has a unique sound. - The famous Indian epics, Mahabharata and Ramayana, were written in Sanskrit.
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Questions
- Gender
- Plurals
- Give your Opinion
- Future Tense
- Conditional Mood
- How to Use Have
- Adjectives
- Pronouns
Sources[edit | edit source]
- A Higher Sanskrit Grammar: For The Use Of School And College ...
- Sanskrit grammar - Wikipedia
- A Higher Sanskrit Grammar: For the Use of School and College ...