प्रतिलिपि
pratilipi
In Sanskrit, the English verb 'to copy' is expressed by प्रतिलिपि (pratilipi).
The term is used to mean producing something identical.
Meaning: produce something identical (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix prati (meaning towards, back or again) and lipi (meaning writing or script), literally translating to 'a writing back' or 'a reproduction of writing'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the noun form to indicate 'a copy' as the direct object of a verb (for example, in the phrase 'to make a copy'), you will often see the form प्रतिलिपिं in classical Sanskrit texts.
How do you pronounce it?
pratilipi
Did you know?
- In some philosophical contexts, the world is described as a प्रतिलिपि or a reflection of a higher divine reality.
- The term lipi is closely related to the root for 'marking' or 'painting', implying that early writing was viewed as an act of drawing.
- The prefix prati appears in many Sanskrit words meaning 'opposite' or 'mirror', suggesting that a copy is viewed as a reflection of the original.
Examples in context
- अनुवादनं सम्पूर्ण प्रतिलेखे निहितं भवति।The translation is included in the complete copy.
- सा एतस्य प्रतिलिपिं करोति।sā etasya pratilipiṃ karoti.She is making a copy of this.
Example conversation
Two students are sharing notes in a library.
- ईशा Ishaआदित्य, मम समीपे एषः लेखः अस्ति।Āditya, mama samīpe eṣaḥ lekhaḥ asti.Aditya, I have this article with me.
- आदित्य Adityaकिं अहं तस्य प्रतिलिपिं प्राप्तुं शक्नोमि?kiṃ ahaṃ tasya pratilipiṃ prāptuṃ śaknomi?Can I get a copy of it?
- ईशा Ishaआम्, अहम् इदानीं प्रतिलिपिं दास्यामि।ām, aham idānīṃ pratilipiṃ dāsyāmi.Yes, I will give you a copy now.
- आदित्य Adityaधन्यवादः, ईशे।dhanyavādaḥ, Īśe.Thank you, Isha.
