दाता
The English phrase "donor" is translated into Sanskrit as दाता.
The word refers to one who donates.
Meaning: one who donates (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
दाता (dātā) is the masculine nominative singular form of the stem दातृ (dātṛ). If you are referring to a female donor, use the feminine form दात्री (dātrī). For multiple masculine donors, use the plural form दातारः (dātāraḥ).
Did you know?
- While in English 'donor' can feel clinical, in the context of Sanskrit, a दाता is often expected to give without any expectation of return to maintain spiritual purity.
- In classical Sanskrit literature, a king is frequently referred to as the ultimate दाता, as his primary duty was to be a provider for his subjects and scholars.
- There is a distinction in Sanskrit between a दाता who gives material goods and one who gives spiritual knowledge, often using different adjectives to qualify the type of 'donor'.
Examples in context
- सः महान् दाता अस्ति।saḥ mahān dātā asti.He is a great donor.
- दाता दानं ददाति।dātā dānaṃ dadāti.The donor gives a gift.
Example conversation
Kavya and Vivan are discussing a charity event.
- काव्या Kavyaविवान, दाता कुत्र अस्ति?vivāna, dātā kutra asti?Vivan, where is the donor?
- विवान Vivaanदाता तत्र तिष्ठति।dātā tatra tiṣṭhati.The donor is standing there.
- काव्या Kavyaसः अति उदारः दाता अस्ति।saḥ ati udāraḥ dātā asti.He is a very generous donor.
- विवान Vivaanआम्, सः सदा साहाय्यं करोति।ām, saḥ sadā sāhāyyaṃ karoti.Yes, he always helps.
