भषणम्
bhashanam
The English phrase "barking" can be translated into Sanskrit as भषणम् (bhashanam).
भषणम् refers to the act of a dog making a loud, sharp sound.
How do you pronounce it?
bhashanam
Did you know?
- In ancient Sanskrit texts, the sound of a dog is sometimes described using onomatopoeic words that mimic the actual rhythmic pattern of the bark rather than a formal noun.
Example conversation
Two people are walking in a park and hear a dog.
- ईशा Ishaआदित्य, भषणम् शृणु।Āditya, bhaṣaṇam śṛṇu.Aditya, listen to the barking.
- आदित्य Adityaकुत्रास्ति कुक्कुरः?kutrāsti kukkuraḥ?Where is the dog?
- ईशा Ishaतस्य भषणम् तत्रैव अस्ति।tasya bhaṣaṇam tatraiva asti.Its barking is right there.
- आदित्य Adityaअहं तं पश्यामि।ahaṃ taṃ paśyāmi.I see him.
