रसः
rasaḥ
The Sanskrit word for juice is रसः (rasaḥ).
रसः means juice, but it can also mean essence. In literary or aesthetic contexts, it is used to refer to the 'flavor' or 'essence' of a work of art or an emotion.
Meaning: beverage made of juice (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The root of the word refers to the essence, taste, sap or juice of something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form रसे is the locative singular form, which is used to indicate being 'in the juice'.
How do you pronounce it?
rasaḥ
Did you know?
- Indian aesthetics names nine rasa, the basic emotional flavours of a play or poem, such as love, heroism and wonder.
- In Ayurveda, rasa refers not just to juice but to the plasma of the blood, which is considered the first tissue formed during digestion.
- The term rasāyana refers to the science of longevity and rejuvenation, literally meaning the 'path of the essence' or 'juice'.
Examples in context
- फलस्य रसः मधुरः अस्ति।phalasya rasaḥ madhuraḥ asti.The fruit juice is sweet.
Example conversation
Ananya and Ishan are talking at the dining table.
- अनन्या Ananyaइशान, किं त्वं रसम् इच्छसि?iśāna, kiṃ tvaṃ rasam icchasi?Ishan, do you want some juice?
- इशान Ishanआम्, अहं रसम् इच्छामि।ām, ahaṃ rasam icchāmi.Yes, I want juice.
- अनन्या Ananyaकिम् इदं फलरसः अस्ति?kim idam phalarasaḥ asti?Is this fruit juice?
- इशान Ishanआम्, एषः उत्तमः रसः अस्ति।ām, eṣaḥ uttamaḥ rasaḥ asti.Yes, this is a great juice.
