दिन
dina/dí.nɐ/neuter
The Sanskrit word for "day" is दिन (dina). Wiktionary also lists दिवस (divasa).
Meaning: period of 24 hours (noun)
Ways to say it
| Sanskrit | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| दिन | dina | /dí.nɐ/ (Vedic) /d̪i.n̪ɐ/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
neuter |
| दिवस | divasa | masculine |
The term refers to a period of 24 hours.
Which one should you use?
There are two forms available: the neuter दिन and the masculine दिवस.
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter form दिन follows standard neuter declension patterns. Its nominative and accusative singular are both दिनम् (dinam).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /dí.nɐ/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In Sanskrit literature, the concept of a 'day' can scale from a human 24-hour cycle to a Kalpa, where a single 'day of Brahma' lasts billions of years.
- Ancient Sanskrit texts often divide the दिन into specific 'muhūrtas', where one 'muhūrta' equals approximately 48 minutes.
Examples in context
- इदं दिनम् उत्तमम् अस्ति।idaṃ dinam uttamam asti.This day is good.
Example conversation
Vivan and Isha are discussing their plans for the week.
- विवान Vivaanईशा, त्वं किमर्थं दिनं प्रतीक्षसे?Īśā, tvaṃ kimarthaṃ dinaṃ pratīkṣase?Isha, why are you waiting for the day?
- ईशा Ishaविवान, उद्याने उत्सवः अस्ति।Vivāna, udyāne utsavaḥ asti.Vivan, there is a festival in the park.
- विवान Vivaanतर्हि अस्माकं दिनं शुभं भविष्यति।tarhi asmākaṃ dinaṃ śubhaṃ bhaviṣyati.Then our day will be auspicious.
- ईशा Ishaआम, अहं निश्चितम् अस्मि।āma, ahaṃ niścitam asmi.Yes, I am sure.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “day” translations and entries दिन, दिवस, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries दिन, दिवस, CC BY-SA 4.0.
