सर्वे
sarve
The Sanskrit word for "everyone" is सर्वे (sarve).
Meaning: every person (pron)
Which one should you use?
The choice of form depends on the gender and number of the subjects you are describing. सर्वे is the masculine plural form used for "everyone". If you are referring to a group of only women, use the feminine plural सर्वाः. If you wish to refer to "everything" (neuter), use सर्वम्. While सर्वे means "everyone" in the plural sense, the singular masculine form सर्वः means "every single person" or "each one".
How do you pronounce it?
sarve
Did you know?
- In philosophical texts, the term is often used to describe 'all beings' (sarva-bhāva), moving beyond human 'people' to include animals and even elemental spirits.
- A single word like सर्वतः (sarvataḥ) can be derived from the same root to mean 'from all sides' or 'from every direction'.
- Sanskrit uses the word सर्व to describe the totality of the universe, not just people. In philosophical texts, it often functions as a synonym for the Absolute or the Divine.
Examples in context
- उपकारिणः सर्वे सफलं कार्यं कुर्वन्तुMay everyone involved in helpful activities accomplish their tasks successfully.
- सर्वे अत्र उपविशन्तु।sarve atra upaviśantu.Everyone, please sit here.
- सर्वे सुखिनः भवेयुः।sarve sukhinaḥ bhaveyuḥ.May everyone be happy.
Example conversation
Aryan and Isha are greeting people at a gathering.
- आर्यन Aryanसर्वे कथं सन्ति?sarve kathaṃ santi?How is everyone?
- ईशा Ishaसर्वे कुशलिनः सन्ति, आर्यन।sarve kuśalinaḥ santi, āryan.Everyone is doing well, Aryan.
- आर्यन Aryanकिं सर्वैः भोजनं कृतम्?kiṃ sarvaiḥ bhojanaṃ kṛtam?Did everyone eat?
- ईशा Ishaआम्, सर्वैः भोजनं कृतम्।ām, sarvaiḥ bhojanaṃ kṛtam.Yes, everyone has eaten.
