दिव्य
divyá/diʋ.jɐ́/
The English word "celestial" can be translated into Sanskrit as दिव्य (divyá).
दिव्य is an adjective used to describe things that are of, relating to or located in the sky or outer space.
Meaning: of, relating to, or located in the sky or outer space (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /diʋ.jɐ́/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- In ancient Indian literature, दिव्य weapons are mythical tools possessed by gods that can destroy entire armies with a single strike.
- The word is related to the root 'dyu', which is the same root found in the name of the Greek god 'Zeus'.
- The Sanskrit दिव्य is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'divine', sharing a common ancestor from thousands of years ago.
Examples in context
- दिव्यं ज्योतिः अस्ति।divyaṃ jyotiḥ asti.There is a celestial light.
- वयं दिव्यं पिण्डं पश्यामः।vayaṃ divyaṃ piṇḍaṃ paśyāmaḥ.We see a celestial body.
Example conversation
Two people are stargazing at night.
- इशान Ishanअनन्ये, तत्र पश्य।Ananye, tatra paśya.Ananya, look over there.
- अनन्या Ananyaकिम् अस्ति तत्र?kim asti tatra?What is there?
- इशान Ishanतत्र दिव्यः तारासमूहः अस्ति।tatra divyaḥ tārāsamūhaḥ asti.There is a celestial star cluster there.
- अनन्या Ananyaअहो, एतत् अति सुन्दरम् अस्ति!aho, etat ati sundaram asti!Wow, this is very beautiful!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry दिव्य, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries दिव्य, CC BY-SA 4.0.
