अन्तः
antaḥ
The English phrase 'in' is translated to Sanskrit as अन्तः (antaḥ).
अन्तः is used to mean 'contained by'.
Meaning: contained by (prep)
How do you pronounce it?
antaḥ
Did you know?
- In Sanskrit grammar, the concept of 'in' can be expressed through a single ending on a noun, known as the locative case, which eliminates the need for a separate word for 'in' entirely.
- The Sanskrit word अन्तःकरण refers to the 'inner instrument' of the mind. It describes the internal faculty that processes thoughts, feelings and memories.
Examples in context
- श्रद्धा आत्मनि स्थिता भवति।Faith resides within oneself.
Example conversation
Ananya and Aryan are looking for a lost key.
- आर्यन Aryanकुत्र अस्ति कुञ्जिका?kutra asti kuñjikā?Where is the key?
- अनन्या Ananyaसा प्रकोष्ठस्य अन्तः अस्ति।sā prakoṣṭhasya antaḥ asti.It is in the room.
- आर्यन Aryanकिं सा पेटिकायाः अन्तः अस्ति?kiṃ sā peṭikāyāḥ antaḥ asti?Is it inside the box?
- अनन्या Ananyaआम्, तत्र अस्ति।ām, tatra asti.Yes, it is there.
