बाध्
bādh
The English verb "disturb" is translated into Sanskrit as बाध् (bādh).
The word बाध् is used to express the idea of confusing or irritating someone.
Meaning: confuse or irritate (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
bādh
Did you know?
- The linguistic history of बाध् suggests it may be related to words describing the process of 'curdling' liquids, such as milk.
- The root बाध् can be used to describe not just a person being irritated, but also a logical argument being refuted or 'disturbed'.
- In Sanskrit literature, the concept of being 'disturbed' often overlaps with the idea of being obstructed or blocked in one's path.
Examples in context
- निद्रां उल्लोढयति।He disturbs sleep.
- मा मां बाध्स्व।mā māṃ bādhasva.Do not disturb me.
- एषः ध्वनिः मां बाध्नोति।eṣaḥ dhvaniḥ māṃ bādhnoti.This noise disturbs me.
Example conversation
Ishaan and Kavya are studying in a library.
- इशान Ishanकाव्या, किम् अहं त्वां बाध्?Kāvyā, kim ahaī tvām bādh?Kavya, am I disturbing you?
- काव्या Kavyaन, त्वं मां न बाध्।na, tvaī mām na bādh.No, you are not disturbing me.
- इशान Ishanतर्हि वद, किमयं समस्या अस्ति?tarhi vada, kimayaī samasyā asti?Then tell me, what is the problem?
- काव्या Kavyaएतत् कठिनं पाठम् अस्ति।etat kaǑiīnaī pāǑham asti.This is a difficult lesson.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries बाध्, CC BY-SA 4.0.
