खट्वा
khaṭvā
The Sanskrit word for "cot" is खट्वा (khaṭvā).
The term खट्वा refers specifically to a bed designed for children.
Meaning: bed for children (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
khaṭvā
Did you know?
- The term खट्वा is a rare example of a word flowing from the Dravidian language family into Sanskrit, reversing the typical direction of linguistic influence in ancient India.
- In ancient Indian texts, beds like the खट्वा were often made of woven reeds or bamboo, reflecting the local materials of the time.
- Sanskrit has a rich variety of terms for seating and sleeping, where a खट्वा is distinct from a शय्या, which is a more general term for a bed.
Examples in context
- बालकः खट्वायां शयनं करोति।bālakaḥ khaṭvāyāṃ śayanaṃ karoti.The boy is sleeping on the cot.
Example conversation
Aditya and Isha are preparing a room for a baby.
- आदित्य Adityaकिम् अत्र खट्वा अस्ति?kim atra khaṭvā asti?Is there a cot here?
- ईशा Ishaनहि, खट्वा नास्ति।nahi, khaṭvā nāsti।No, there is no cot.
- आदित्य Adityaतर्हि खट्वा आनयतु।tarhi khaṭvā ānayatu।Then please bring a cot.
- ईशा Ishaअहं अधुना आनयामि।ahaṃ adhunā ānayāmi।I will bring it now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries खट्वा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
