द्यति
dyati/djɐ́.ti/
The English verb "bind" can be translated into Sanskrit as द्यति (dyati). Wiktionary also lists मव्यति (mavyati) and बन्धति (bandhati).
Meaning: transitive to tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc. (verb)
Ways to say it
| Sanskrit | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| द्यति | dyati | /djɐ́.ti/ (Vedic) /d̪jɐ.t̪i/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
| मव्यति | mavyati | |
| बन्धति | bandhati | /bɐ́n.dʱɐ.ti/ (Vedic) /bɐn̪.d̪ʱɐ.t̪i/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
The term refers to the transitive action of tying or fastening things tightly together, such as using a cord, a band, a ligature or a chain.
Which one should you use?
The pack provides three forms: द्यति, मव्यति and बन्धति. While they all relate to the concept of binding, द्यति is the default form provided.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /djɐ́.ti/. It consists of two syllables: dyati.
Did you know?
- In Indian philosophy, the related term bandhana refers to the spiritual 'binding' of the soul to the material world, which prevents liberation.
- The root of बन्धति is used to form the word bandhan, which in modern Indian languages often refers to a marriage tie or a sacred bond between people.
- The Sanskrit word बन्धति is a direct ancient relative of the English word 'bind'. Both descend from the same Proto-Indo-European root *bʰendʰ-.
Example sentences for Sanskrit are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bind” translations and entries द्यति, मव्यति, बन्धति, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries द्यति, बन्धति, मव्यति, CC BY-SA 4.0.
