द्रोणी
droṇī
The Sanskrit word for bucket is द्रोणी (droṇī).
The term refers to a container used for holding or carrying materials.
Meaning: container (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
droṇī
Did you know?
- The word द्रोणी (droṇī) shares an ancient root with the name 'Drona', a legendary teacher of martial arts in the Indian epic, the Mahabharata.
- The word द्रोणी is closely linked to the concept of measurement. In ancient India, a 'droṇa' was a specific unit of volume used for grain and liquids before standardized weights were common.
Examples in context
- द्रोणी जलं धारयति।droṇī jalaṃ dhārayati.The bucket holds water.
Example conversation
Vivaan and Isha are cleaning the house.
- विवान Vivaanईशा, द्रोणी कुत्र अस्ति?Īśā, droṇī kutra asti?Isha, where is the bucket?
- ईशा Ishaद्रोणी तत्र अस्ति, विवान।droṇī tatra asti, Vivān.The bucket is over there, Vivan.
- विवान Vivaanकिम् एषा द्रोणी रिक्ता अस्ति?kim eṣā droṇī riktā asti?Is this bucket empty?
- ईशा Ishaआम्, एषा रिक्ता अस्ति।ām, eṣā riktā asti.Yes, it is empty.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries द्रोणी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
