Rachel Miriam

kaun is Hindi. The Sanskrit word for “who” is कः (kaḥ). कः is the interrogative pronoun used to ask which person is meant.

The Sanskrit word for cake is अपूप. The term अपूप is a noun used to describe a type of sweet dessert.

In Sanskrit, the word for window is वातायनम्. The term refers to an opening used for light and air.

The Sanskrit word for “no” is न. न is a particle used to express disagreement or negation.

The Sanskrit word for “selfish” is स्वार्थिन्. The term स्वार्थिन् describes a person who prioritizes their own well-being above that of others.

Classical Sanskrit had no unit equal to one second. Modern Sanskrit uses क्षणः (kṣaṇaḥ), “a moment”, and many speakers simply borrow सेकण्ड (sekaṇḍa).

The English word “snake” is translated into Sanskrit as सर्प (sarpa). The term सर्प is a general noun used to describe a legless reptile.

The Sanskrit word for “wall” is भित्ति. भित्ति refers to a substantial structure that acts as a side or a division in a building.

The Sanskrit word for pumpkin is कूष्माण्ड. The word refers to the fruit of the pumpkin plant.

The English word “bench” is translated into Sanskrit as काष्ठपीठम्. काष्ठपीठम् refers to a long seat, specifically one made of wood.