तक्षन्
takṣan/tɐ́k.ʂɐn/masculine
The English word "carpenter" is translated into Sanskrit as तक्षन् (takṣan). If unsure, use तक्षन्. Wiktionary also lists छेदि (chedi) and त्वष्टृ (tvaṣṭṛ).
Meaning: one who practices carpentry (noun)
Ways to say it
| Sanskrit | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| तक्षन् | takṣan | /tɐ́k.ʂɐn/ (Vedic) /t̪ɐk.ʂɐn̪/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
masculine |
| छेदि | chedi | /t͡ɕʰɐ́i̯.di/ (Vedic) /t͡ɕʰeː.d̪i/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
masculine |
| त्वष्टृ | tvaṣṭṛ | /tʋɐ́ʂ.ʈr̩/ (Vedic) /t̪ʋɐʂ.ʈr̩/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
masculine |
All provided forms for "carpenter" are masculine nouns referring to one who practices carpentry.
What does it mean word for word?
The term तक्षन् is derived from the root तक्ष् (takṣ), which means "to cut" or "to fashion".
Which one should you use?
While तक्षन् is a general term for a carpenter, त्वष्टृ often refers to a divine or celestial artisan or carpenter in Vedic contexts. The form छेदि is also a masculine noun for a carpenter.
How does it change in a sentence?
The nominative singular form of the masculine noun तक्षन् in many declension patterns is तक्ष्णः.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /tɐ́k.ʂɐn/. The romanization is takṣan.
Did you know?
- The word छेदि is a distant relative of the Latin word scindō and the Russian word цеди́ть.
- The Sanskrit word त्वष्टृ is not just for human builders, but is a title for a divine celestial artisan in the oldest Vedic texts.
Examples in context
- तक्षन् रथं करोति।takṣan rathaṃ karoti.The carpenter makes a chariot.
- तक्षन् सुष्ठु कार्यं करोति।takṣan suṣṭhu kāryaṃ karoti.The carpenter does a good job.
Example conversation
Kavya and Aryan are talking about home repairs.
- काव्या Kavyaकिम् अत्र कोऽपि तक्षन् अस्ति?kim atra ko'pi takṣan asti?Is there any carpenter here?
- आर्यन Aryanआम्, तक्षन् बहिः अस्ति।ām, takṣan bahiḥ asti.Yes, the carpenter is outside.
- काव्या Kavyaकिं तक्षन् द्वारं रचयिष्यति?kiṃ takṣan dvāraṃ racayiṣyati?Will the carpenter make the door?
- आर्यन Aryanआम्, आर्यनः तस्य सह गच्छति।ām, āryanaḥ tasya saha gacchati.Yes, Aryan is going with him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “carpenter” translations and entries तक्षन्, छेदि, त्वष्टृ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries छेदि, तक्षन्, त्वष्टृ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
