विनम्र
vinamra
The Sanskrit word for humble is विनम्र (vinamra).
विनम्र is an adjective used to describe someone who is thinking lowly of themselves.
Meaning: thinking lowly of oneself (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix vi-, meaning special or distinct and the root nam, meaning to bow or bend. Literally, it means one who bows specially or one who is bent down in respect.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine nominative singular form is विनम्रः, and the neuter nominative singular form is विनम्रम्.
How do you pronounce it?
vinamra
Did you know?
- The term can be used to describe both a person's character and the way an object, like a tree or a plant, bends toward the earth.
- The root nam is the same root found in the word 'namaste', making 'humble' part of the same linguistic family as the most famous Sanskrit greeting.
- The term विनम्र is closely linked to the concept of विनय 'vinaya', which refers to the discipline and modesty taught to students in traditional ancient Indian education.
Examples in context
- विनम्रः बालकः सदा सफलतां लभते।vinamraḥ bālakaḥ sadā saphalatāṃ labhate.A humble boy always achieves success.
Example conversation
Aditya and Ananya are discussing a mutual friend.
- अनन्या Ananyaकिम् आदित्यः विनम्रः अस्ति?kim ādityaḥ vinamraḥ asti?Is Aditya humble?
- आदित्य Adityaआम्, अहम् अतीव विनम्रः अस्मि।ām, aham atīva vinamraḥ asmi.Yes, I am very humble.
- अनन्या Ananyaतव एषः गुणः उत्तमः अस्ति।tava eṣaḥ guṇaḥ uttamaḥ asti.This quality of yours is excellent.
- आदित्य Adityaधन्यवादः, अनन्ये।dhanyavādaḥ, ananye.Thank you, Ananya.
