छत्रक
chatraka
The English word 'mushroom' is translated into Sanskrit as छत्रक (chatraka).
The word refers to the fruiting body of a fungus.
Meaning: fruiting body of a fungus (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word छत्रक (chatraka) is derived from a root meaning 'umbrella', which describes the cap-like shape of a mushroom.
How does it change in a sentence?
Its plural form is छत्रकाः. To express the genitive singular, meaning 'of the mushroom', use छत्रकस्य.
How do you pronounce it?
chatraka
Did you know?
- Because the word is so closely tied to the image of a canopy, it can appear in technical Sanskrit architectural descriptions to describe certain dome-like roof structures.
- The root word छत्र (chatra) for 'umbrella' is not just a shape description, but a symbol of royal power and sovereignty in ancient Indian culture.
- In traditional Ayurvedic texts, substances like छत्रक are often analyzed by their 'rasa' or taste to determine if they are medicinal or toxic.
Examples in context
- सा छत्रकं पश्यति।sā chatrakaṃ paśyati.She sees a mushroom.
- एषः छत्रकः स्वादिष्टः अस्ति।eṣaḥ chatrakaḥ svādiṣṭaḥ asti.This mushroom is delicious.
Example conversation
Aditya and Mira are looking at a garden.
- आदित्य Adityaमीरे, तत्र पश्य, एकं छत्रकम् अस्ति।mīre, tatra paśya, ekaṃ chatrakam asti.Mira, look there, there is a mushroom.
- मीरा Miraआदित्य, किं तत् खादनीयम् अस्ति?āditya, kiṃ tat khādanīyam asti?Aditya, is that edible?
- आदित्य Adityaन जानामि, कृपया स्पर्शं मा कुरु।na jānāmi, kṛpayā sparśaṃ mā kuru.I do not know, please do not touch it.
- मीरा Miraअस्तु, अहं दूरतः एव पश्यामि।astu, ahaṃ dūrataḥ eva paśyāmi.Okay, I will just look from a distance.
