केम्बुकम्
kembukam
In Sanskrit, the word for cabbage is केम्बुकम् (kembukam).
The term refers to the leaves of the cabbage plant used as a vegetable.
Meaning: leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kembukam
Did you know?
- In the context of Ayurvedic Sanskrit traditions, the properties of केम्बुकम् would be discussed in terms of its 'dosha' or its effect on the body's balance.
- Sanskrit uses a system of 'declensions' meaning the word केम्बुकम् will change its ending depending on whether the cabbage is the subject or the object of a sentence.
- The pronunciation of the 'm' at the end of केम्बुकम् can change from a clear 'm' to a resonant nasal sound depending on the very next word in a sentence.
Example conversation
Ishan and Meera are discussing what to cook for dinner.
- इशान Ishanमीरा, किमपि शाकम् आनय।mīrā, kimapi śākam ānaya.Meera, bring some vegetable.
- मीरा Miraकिम् अहं केम्बुकम् आनयामि?kim ahaṃ kembukaṃ ānayāmi?Should I bring cabbage?
- इशान Ishanआम्, केम्बुकम् उचितम् अस्ति।ām, kembukaṃ ucitam asti.Yes, cabbage is appropriate.
- मीरा Miraअहं शीघ्रम् आनयामि।ahaṃ śīghram ānayāmi.I will bring it quickly.
