कदलीफलम्
kadalīphalam
The English word "banana" is कदलीफलम् (kadalīphalam) in Sanskrit.
The word refers to the banana fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
कदलीफलम् is a compound of 'kadalī' (banana plant) and 'phalam' (fruit).
How does it change in a sentence?
कदलीफलम् is a neuter noun in the nominative singular case. If you are referring to exactly two bananas, use the dual form कदलीफलौ. For multiple bananas, use the plural form कदलीफलानि.
How do you pronounce it?
kadalīphalam
Did you know?
- The term फलम् is used in Sanskrit logic to denote the 'consequent' of a logical argument, treating the conclusion as the 'fruit' of the premise.
- In ancient Indian texts, the कदली plant was often used as a symbol of fertility and abundance due to its ability to produce fruit year-round without a dormant season.
- In some traditional Indian rituals, the entire कदली plant is worshipped or used as a ceremonial decoration to invite prosperity into the home.
Examples in context
- एतत् कदलीफलम् अस्ति।etat kadalīphalam asti.This is a banana.
- वयम् कदलीफलम् खादामः।vayam kadalīphalam khādāmaḥ.We eat a banana.
- किम् एतत् कदलीफलम् अस्ति?kim etat kadalīphalam asti?Is this a banana?
Example conversation
Two friends are sharing a snack.
- इशान Ishanअनन्ये, किं त्वं कदलीफलम् इच्छसि?ananye, kiṃ tvaṃ kadalīphalam icchasi?Ananya, do you want a banana?
- अनन्या Ananyaआम्, इशान, अहं कदलीफलम् इच्छामि।ām, išāna, ahaṃ kadalīphalam icchāmi.Yes, Ishan, I want a banana.
- इशान Ishanपश्य, एतत् कदलीफलम् मधुरम् अस्ति।paśya, etat kadalīphalam madhuram asti.Look, this banana is sweet.
- अनन्या Ananyaधन्यवादः, इशान।dhanyavādaḥ, išāna.Thank you, Ishan.
