छुरिका
churikā
The Sanskrit word for knife is छुरिका (churikā).
छुरिका is a noun used to refer to a utensil or a tool specifically designed for cutting.
Meaning: utensil or tool designed for cutting (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
churikā
Did you know?
- The related word क्षुर (kṣurá), 'razor', is a cousin of the Greek xyrón, which also means 'razor'.
- The word छुरिका (churikā) is a loanword that Sanskrit borrowed back from Prakrit, the vernacular language of the common people.
- In ancient Indian texts, the related root क्षु॒र (kṣurá) specifically refers to a razor rather than a general kitchen knife.
Examples in context
- मम समीपे एका छुरिका अस्ति।mama samīpe ekā churikā asti.I have a knife.
Example conversation
Aryan and Meera are preparing food in the kitchen.
- आर्यन Aryanमीरा, कुत्र छुरिका अस्ति?mīrā, kutra churikā asti?Meera, where is the knife?
- मीरा Miraछुरिका तत्र उपरि अस्ति।churikā tatra upari asti.The knife is up there.
- आर्यन Aryanअहं छुरिकया शाकं छेत्स्यामि।ahaṃ churikayā śākaṃ chetsyāmi.I will cut the vegetables with the knife.
- मीरा Miraसावधानतया छुरिकां उपयोजयतु।sāvadhānatayā churikāṃ upayojayatu.Use the knife carefully.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries छुरिका, CC BY-SA 4.0.
