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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/sanskrit Sanskrit] learners! 😊 | |||
In this lesson, you will learn the names of the most common colors in Sanskrit. Color knowledge is essential to communicate while shopping or describing something. You can use this vocabulary words in sentences as well. | |||
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== | == Basic Colors == | ||
Here are the most basic colors: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Sanskrit !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
|लोहितः (lohitaḥ) || lo-hi-tah || Red | |||
|- | |- | ||
|हरितः (haritaḥ) || ha-ri-tah || Green | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |नीलः (nīlaḥ) || nee-lah || Blue | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |कपिलः (kapilaḥ) || ka-pi-lah || light brown | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |पीतः (pītaḥ) || pee-tah || Yellow | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |श्वेतः (śvetaḥ) || sh-vay-tah || White | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |कृष्णः (kṛṣṇaḥ) || kr-sh-nah || Black | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Bright Colors == | |||
Here are some bright colors in Sanskrit vocabulary: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Sanskrit !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
| स्पर्धा (spardha) || spar-dha || Pink | |||
|- | |||
| किङ्किणिः (kiṅkiṇiḥ) || king-ki-nih || Orange | |||
|- | |||
| रक्तवर्णः (raktavarṇaḥ) || rak-ta-var-naḥ || Crimson | |||
|- | |||
| सुरण्यः (su-ra-ṇyaḥ) || su-ra-ṇyaḥ || Bright yellow | |||
|} | |||
== Dark Colors == | |||
Here are some dark colors in Sanskrit vocabulary: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Sanskrit !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
| ताम्र (tāmra) || taa-mra || Brown | |||
|- | |||
| श्याम (śyāma) || sh-ya-ma || Dark green | |||
|- | |||
| गौरः (gauraḥ) || gow-rah || Light yellow | |||
|- | |||
| असितः (asitaḥ) || a-si-tah || Gray | |||
|} | |||
== Dialogue == | |||
Person 1: किमर्थं नीलस्य रूपं? | |||
(Kimartham nīlasya rūpam? - What's the appearance of blue?) | |||
Person 2: नीलं विस्तीर्ण विषय अन्तः काला होती है। | |||
(Nīlaṃ vistīrṇa viṣaya antaḥ kālā hotī hai - Blue is the color of vastness, the innermost part of space.) | |||
Person 1: अहं श्यामस्य रूपं अनुभवामि। | |||
(Ahaṃ śyāmasya rūpam anubhavāmi - I experience the color of dark green.) | |||
Person 2: श्याम कणाच्या रूपाचा अस्तित्व आणि त्याचे भाव खूप उदार आहेत. | |||
(Śyāma kaṇācyā rūpācā astitva āṇi tyāche bhāv khup udār āhet - The existence of dark green color and its significance are vast.) | |||
== | == Conclusion == | ||
Learning different colors' names and their significance in Sanskrit is simple and fun. You can use this vocabulary in your day-to-day conversation with people who know [https://polyglotclub.com/language/sanskrit Sanskrit]. Include them while describing any object or in shopping. You can also mix the colors to create different and newer ones. To improve your Sanskrit vocabulary, you can also use [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club]. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=106 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/sanskrit/question questions]! Also, don't forget to check out our [[:Language/Sanskrit/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]] section for more words and meanings. | |||
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎 | |||
== | == Sources == | ||
- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_terms_for_race Color terms for race]. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. | |||
- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_colors:_A%E2%80%93F List of colors: A-F]. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. | |||
- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_colors:_G%E2%80%93M List of colors: G-M]. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. | |||
- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_colors:_N%E2%80%93Z List of colors: N-Z]. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. | |||
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Revision as of 19:17, 3 March 2023
Hi Sanskrit learners! 😊 In this lesson, you will learn the names of the most common colors in Sanskrit. Color knowledge is essential to communicate while shopping or describing something. You can use this vocabulary words in sentences as well.
Basic Colors
Here are the most basic colors:
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| लोहितः (lohitaḥ) | lo-hi-tah | Red |
| हरितः (haritaḥ) | ha-ri-tah | Green |
| नीलः (nīlaḥ) | nee-lah | Blue |
| कपिलः (kapilaḥ) | ka-pi-lah | light brown |
| पीतः (pītaḥ) | pee-tah | Yellow |
| श्वेतः (śvetaḥ) | sh-vay-tah | White |
| कृष्णः (kṛṣṇaḥ) | kr-sh-nah | Black |
Bright Colors
Here are some bright colors in Sanskrit vocabulary:
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| स्पर्धा (spardha) | spar-dha | Pink |
| किङ्किणिः (kiṅkiṇiḥ) | king-ki-nih | Orange |
| रक्तवर्णः (raktavarṇaḥ) | rak-ta-var-naḥ | Crimson |
| सुरण्यः (su-ra-ṇyaḥ) | su-ra-ṇyaḥ | Bright yellow |
Dark Colors
Here are some dark colors in Sanskrit vocabulary:
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ताम्र (tāmra) | taa-mra | Brown |
| श्याम (śyāma) | sh-ya-ma | Dark green |
| गौरः (gauraḥ) | gow-rah | Light yellow |
| असितः (asitaḥ) | a-si-tah | Gray |
Dialogue
Person 1: किमर्थं नीलस्य रूपं? (Kimartham nīlasya rūpam? - What's the appearance of blue?) Person 2: नीलं विस्तीर्ण विषय अन्तः काला होती है। (Nīlaṃ vistīrṇa viṣaya antaḥ kālā hotī hai - Blue is the color of vastness, the innermost part of space.) Person 1: अहं श्यामस्य रूपं अनुभवामि। (Ahaṃ śyāmasya rūpam anubhavāmi - I experience the color of dark green.) Person 2: श्याम कणाच्या रूपाचा अस्तित्व आणि त्याचे भाव खूप उदार आहेत. (Śyāma kaṇācyā rūpācā astitva āṇi tyāche bhāv khup udār āhet - The existence of dark green color and its significance are vast.)
Conclusion
Learning different colors' names and their significance in Sanskrit is simple and fun. You can use this vocabulary in your day-to-day conversation with people who know Sanskrit. Include them while describing any object or in shopping. You can also mix the colors to create different and newer ones. To improve your Sanskrit vocabulary, you can also use Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Also, don't forget to check out our Vocabulary section for more words and meanings.
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Sources
- Color terms for race. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. - List of colors: A-F. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. - List of colors: G-M. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. - List of colors: N-Z. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.