Mala
Mala is the German term for a string of prayer beads used in Hinduism and Buddhism to count mantras during meditation.
The term refers specifically to the ritual tool used for counting mantras in spiritual practices like Buddhism or Hinduism.
Did you know?
- While Mala is used for beads, Germans use the word Gebetskette for traditional Christian prayer beads, showing a linguistic split based on the origin of the spiritual practice.
- In German wellness circles, a Mala is often categorized as a Schmuckstück or 'piece of jewelry', blurring the line between a spiritual tool and a fashion accessory.
- In German, nouns like Mala must always be capitalized, regardless of whether they are used as a common noun or a proper name.
Examples in context
- Ich erinnerte mich an mein abergläubisches Gefühl, dass ich, falls sie sich in mich verliebte, dort mala sombra haben würde.I recalled my superstitious feeling that if she fell in love with me, I would have mala sombra there.This sentence shows how the term is used within a larger context involving the phrase mala sombra.Tatoeba #3119265 by Aleksandro40, translation #3119279 by Aleksandro40
- Entschuldigung, wie sagt man 'Mala' auf Deutsch?Excuse me, how do you say 'Mala' in German?
- Hey, wie sagt man 'Mala' auf Deutsch?Hey, how do you say 'Mala' in German?
- Ich habe im Internet eine Mala gefunden.I found a Mala on the internet.
- Sie hält eine Mala während der Meditation.She holds a mala during meditation.
- Diese Mala besteht aus Sandelholzperlen.This mala consists of sandalwood beads.
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are sitting in a yoga studio.
- FelixHast du deine Mala dabei?Do you have your mala with you?
- JuliaJa, sie liegt in meiner Tasche.Yes, it is in my bag.
- FelixGut, wir können jetzt meditieren.Good, we can meditate now.
- JuliaIch bin bereit für die Übung.I am ready for the exercise.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
