Improve Your Sanskrit Vocabulary - C Rama Devi

We come across a number of Sanskrit words in our daily life. More often than not, we might like to know the correct meaning of such words. Here is a small exercise for you to test your knowledge of such words. Select your answers, then turn to page 8 to find out your score.

1. Apachithihi: a) loss b) gain c) stranger d) cold e) none.

2. Apajhathaha: a) without a caste b) without birth c) going d) bad son e) none.

3. Karvataha: a) scissors b) market town c) monkey d) tortoise e) none.

4. Chalanam: a) moving b) water c) mountain d) cheating e) none.

5. Dhandhashaha: a) tooth b) tongue c) mouth d) twins e) none.

Meanings and explanations

1. Apachithihi: means loss.

2. Apajhathaha: means bad son.

3. Karvataha: means market town.

4. Chalanam: means cheating.

5. Dhandhashaha: means tooth.

Answers

1. a 2. d 3. b 4. d 5. a

Ratings of Your Score

9-11: Fair;

12-15: Good;

16 and above: Excellent

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