ओकस्
okas/ɐ́u̯.kɐs/neuter
The Sanskrit word for "abode" is ओकस् (okas). Wiktionary also lists परिष्ठिति (pariṣṭhiti).
Meaning: slightly dated: residence (noun)
Ways to say it
| Sanskrit | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ओकस् | okas | /ɐ́u̯.kɐs/ (Vedic) /oː.kɐs̪/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
neuter |
| परिष्ठिति | pariṣṭhiti | /pɐ.ɾiʂ.ʈʰi.ti/ (Vedic) /pɐ.ɾiʂ.ʈʰi.t̪i/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
feminine |
ओकस् refers to a residence, though the term is considered slightly dated. Other synonyms for abode in Sanskrit include निवास and वासस्थान.
Which one should you use?
ओकस् is a neuter noun, while परिष्ठिति is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ɐ́u̯.kɐs/ (okas).
Did you know?
- The word ओकस् shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'oak'. Both likely derive from a root referring to growth or something that increases.
- While ओकस् can mean a house, it is also used in Vedic texts to describe the 'abode' of fire, referring specifically to the hearth or the ritual altar.
- Sanskrit distinguishes between different types of dwellings based on their duration, using different vocabulary to separate a temporary camp from a permanent estate.
Examples in context
- गुरुकुलं प्रतिष्ठानं यत्र ब्रह्मचारिणः निवासन्ति।The gurukula is an abode where the students reside.
- अहं गृहे वसामि।I live at home.
- एतत् मम ओकस् अस्ति।etat mama okas asti.This is my abode.
- तस्य ओकस् अति सुन्दरम् अस्ति।tasya okas ati sundaram asti.His abode is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Ananya and Vivan are talking about where they live.
- अनन्या Ananyaविवान, तव ओकस् सुन्दरम् अस्ति।vivāna, tava okas sundaram asti.Vivan, your abode is beautiful.
- विवान Vivaanधन्यवादः अनन्या।dhanyavādaḥ ananyā.Thank you, Ananya.
- अनन्या Ananyaकिं तव ओकस् नगरे अस्ति?kiṃ tava okas nagare asti?Is your abode in the city?
- विवान Vivaanआम्, मम ओकस् नगरे एव अस्ति।ām, mama okas nagare eva asti.Yes, my abode is indeed in the city.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abode” translations and entries ओकस्, परिष्ठिति, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ओकस्, परिष्ठिति, CC BY-SA 4.0.
