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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.
1. Alapanam: a) conversation b) teaching c) sing d) battleing.
2. Chowrgam: a) spending b) receiving c) theft d) scattering.
3. Tatakam: a) river b) pond c) bank d) ocean.
4. Parishramaha: a) fatigue b) liking c) organization d) strength.
5. Tilitsaha: a) a large snake b) an elephant c) a crocodile d) a swan.
6. Aryakaha: a) king b) respectable person c) minister d) citizen.
7. Chyavanam: a) standing b) bother c) moving d) understanding.
8. Teeritha: a) settled b) unsettled c) confuse d) skillful.
9. Parihasaha: a) family members b) residence c) picnic spot d) journey.
10.Madaha: a) pride b) intoxication c) ruli d) valour.
11.Tikta: a) madness b) helping c) bitter d) reaching.
12.Bhadraka: a) different b) auspicious c) matching d) a king.
13.Madhuri: a) sweetness b) pleasant c) beautiful d) singing.
14.Bhajanam: a) explaining b) fame c) worship d) perception.
15.Vilakshitha: a) common b) counted c) distinguished d) numbered.
16.Saanasihi: a) silver b) iron c) wood d) gold.
17.Halleesakaha: a) dancing in ring b) singing c) playing an instrument d) playing foot ball.
18.Vilunchanam: a) running away b) snaching away c) tearing off d) driven away.
19.Vyajanam: a) a delicious item b) sweet potato c) a vegetable d) fan.
20.Chashakaha: a) medicine b) plate c) water jug d) tumbler.
Meanings and explanations
1. Alapanam: means conversation.
2. Chowrgam: means theft, robbbery.
3. Tatakam: means pond or water pool.
4. Parishramaha: means fatigue, exhaustion, trouble or pain.
5. Tilitsaha: means a large snake.
6. Aryakaha: means a respectable man, an honorable man.
7. Chyavanam: means moving, motion.
8. Teeritha: means settled, adjusted.
9. Parihasaha: means residence or stay.
10.Madaha: means intoxication, drunkenness or inebriety.
11.Tikta: means bitter or pungent.
12.Bhadraka: means auspicious, good, handsome or beautiful.
13.Madhuri: means sweetness or sweet taste.
14.Bhajanam: means worship, adoring, service, or sharing, dividing.
15.Vilakshitha: means distinguished, or perceived, seen, discovered.
16.Saanasihi: means gold.
17.Halleesakaha: means dancing in ring.
18.Vilunchanam: means tearing off or peeling.
19.Vyajanam: means fan.
20.Chashakaha: means a tumbler or glass.
Answers
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. a 9. b 10. b 11. c 12. b 13. a 14. c 15. c 16. d 17. a 18. c 19. d 20. d
Ratings of Your Score
9-11: Fair;
12-15: Good;
16 and above: Excellent