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. Aathmambhari: a) selfish b) contented c) spiritual d) a godess e) none.

2. Aadharshakaha: a) leader b) noble c) comb d) mirror e) none.

3. Aabarhaha: a) killing b) outside d) dependant d) opposite e) equal.

4. Enaswath: a) unhealthy b) long ago c) horse d) wicked e) none.

5. Iyathyam: a) quality b) quantity c) unity d) temple e) separate.

6. Oshtaha: a) tongue b) lip c) mouth d) ear e) hair.

7. Kadankhika : a) civics b) mathematics c) science d) literature e) country.

8. Karkaha: a) insect b) a crab c) scorpion d) goat e) bitter.

9. Kenika: a) tent b) road c) water d) ditch e) spark.

10.Kshidhraha: a) black magic b) stomach c) a disease d) digestion e) grapes.

Meanings and explanations

1. Aathmambhari: means selfish.

2. Aadharshakaha: means mirror.

3. Aabarhaha: means killing.

4. Enaswath: means wicked.

5. Iyathyam: means quantity.

6. Oshtaha: means lip.

7. Kadankhika: means science.

8. Karkaha: means a crab.

9. Kenika: means tent.

10. Kshidhraha: means a disease.

Answers

1.a 2. d 3. a 4. d 5. b 6. b 7. c 8. b 9. a 10. c 

Ratings of Your Score

9-11: Fair;

12-15: Good;

16 and above: Excellent

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