सुलभ
sulabha/s̪u.l̪ɐ.bʱɐ/
The English word "easy" can be translated into Sanskrit. The default form is सुलभ (sulabha). Wiktionary also lists सरल (sarala) and लघु (laghu).
Meaning: requiring little skill or effort (adj)
Ways to say it
| Sanskrit | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| सुलभ | sulabha | /s̪u.l̪ɐ.bʱɐ/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
| सरल | sarala | /sɐ.ɾɐ.lɐ/ (Vedic) /s̪ɐ.ɾɐ.l̪ɐ/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
| लघु | laghu | /lɐ.ɡʱú/ (Vedic) /l̪ɐ.ɡʱu/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
What does it mean word for word?
The word सुलभ is composed of the prefix su- (meaning well or easy) and the root labh (to obtain), literally meaning "easy to obtain" or "easily available".
Which one should you use?
While सुलभ implies something is easy to acquire or find, सरल describes a task or process that is uncomplicated or straightforward. Additionally, लघु is used to describe something easy in the sense of being "light", "small" or "not burdensome".
How does it change in a sentence?
When describing a neuter noun, such as a task (karma), the adjective सरल will take the neuter ending -m to become सरलम्.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of सुलभ is /s̪u.l̪ɐ.bʱɐ/ (sulabha).
Did you know?
- The word सरल is often used in a moral sense to describe a person who is 'simple' or 'honest' rather than just a task that is easy.
- The word सरल is rooted in a verb that means 'to run' or 'to go towards', suggesting that something is 'easy' because it follows a natural, flowing path.
- In classical poetry, लघु is used to describe 'light' meters or short syllables in a verse, treating the rhythm of a poem as 'easy'.
Examples in context
- एतत् कार्यं सुलभम् अस्ति।etat kāryaṃ sulabham asti.This work is easy.
- अयं मार्गः सुलभः अस्ति।ayaṃ mārgaḥ sulabhaḥ asti.This path is easy.
Example conversation
Vivaan and Isha are discussing a path in a garden.
- विवान Vivaanकिं मार्गः सुलभः अस्ति?kiṃ mārgaḥ sulabhaḥ asti?Is the path easy?
- ईशा Ishaआम्, मार्गः सुलभः अस्ति।ām, mārgaḥ sulabhaḥ asti.Yes, the path is easy.
- विवान Vivaanईशे, त्वं कुत्र गच्छसि?īśe, tvaṃ kutra gacchasi?Isha, where are you going?
- ईशा Ishaअहं तत्र गच्छामि।ahaṃ tatra gacchāmi.I am going there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “easy” translations and entries सुलभ, सरल, लघु, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries लघु, सरल, सुलभ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
