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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. Select your answers, then check below to find out your score.
1. Pratishtambhaha: a) obstruction b) acceptance c) search d) illegal.
2. Nedishta: a) cucumber b) nearest c) perception d) avoiding.
3. Prabhashanam: a) scolding b) an orator c) reproduce d) explanation.
4. Naidaghaha: a) winter b) rainy- season c) summer d) spring.
5. Shodashavarshaha: a) 17 years b) 18 years c) 16 years d) 20 years.
6. Hekka: a) cold b) Hiccough c) cough d) nature.
7. Tantunaha: a) a shark b) an animal c) a bird d) snake.
8. Pataha: a) a garment b) a paper c) wall d) screen.
9. Tadaneem: a) right now b) just before c) later d) at that time.
10.Paranjaha: a) a crown b) spinner c) a forest d) an oil-mill.
11.Makutam: a) ruling b) conquering c) a prince d) a crown.
12.Parangavaha: a) a parrot b) procession c) the ocean d) healing.
13.Madhyama: a) middle portion b) top c) bottom d) towards edge.
14.Viraktihi: a) contentment b) dissatisfaction c) passion d) sacred.
15.Malikaha: a) a teacher b) a gardener c) a fighter d) a garland.
16.Vimala: a) name b) sacrifice c) pure d) enjoyment.
17.Aatata: a) given b) inspired c) thursty d) spread clear.
18.Vimayaha: a) selling b) exchange c) voice d) helping.
19.Upanishkaraha: a) high-way b) long-way c) short-road d) traffic.
20.Samahaha: a) divided b) collection c) forced d) urged.
Meanings and explanations
1. Pratishtambhaha: means obstruction, impediment.
2. Nedishta: means nearest, next, very near.
3. Prabhashanam: means explanation, interpretation.
4. Naidaghaha: means summer.
5. Shodashavarshaha: means 16 years.
6. Hekka: means hiccough.
7. Tantunaha: means a shark.
8. Pataha: means a garment, a piece of cloth.
9. Tadaneem: means at that time, then.
10.Paranjaha: means an oil-mill.
11.Makutam: means a crown.
12.Parangavaha: means the ocean.
13.Madhyama: means belonging to the middle portion, middle, central.
14.Viraktihi: means dissatisfaction, discontent, indifference, absense of desire.
15.Malikaha: means a gardener.
16.Vimala: means pure, stainless, spot less, clean.
17.Aatata: means spread, extended, streched.
18.Vimayaha: means exchange.
19.Upanishkaraha: means high-way.
20.Samahaha: means a collection, assemblage, a big gathering.
Answers
1. a 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. c 6. b 7. a 8. a 9. d 10. d 11. d 12. c 13. a 14. b 15. b 16. c 17. d 18. b 19. a 20. b
Ratings of Your Score
9-11: Fair;
12-15: Good;
16 and above: Excellent