हार
hāra
The Sanskrit word for necklace is हार (hāra).
हार is used to refer to a necklace or a garland. Depending on the specific context in which it is used, the word can also mean a defeat or a loss.
Meaning: jewelry (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word हार can literally mean a garland, a necklace or a defeat/loss.
How do you pronounce it?
hāra
Did you know?
- Because हार can mean 'taking away', it is related to the name of the god Shiva, who is sometimes called हर because he 'takes away' the sins of the world.
- Sanskrit poetry often uses हार as a metaphor for a string of pearls to describe a beautiful sequence of verses or a well-composed poem.
- Because हार can mean 'loss', an ancient poet might use the word to create a pun, describing a fallen warrior as someone who has lost his 'garland' of glory.
Examples in context
- तस्याः हारः अतिसुन्दरः अस्ति।tasyāḥ hāraḥ atisundaraḥ asti.Her necklace is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Aditya is giving a gift to Ananya.
- अनन्या Ananyaकिम् अस्ति एतत्?kim asti etat?What is this?
- आदित्य Adityaएषः तव कृते हारः अस्ति।eṣaḥ tava kṛte hāraḥ asti.This is a necklace for you.
- अनन्या Ananyaअहो! एषः हारः अतीव मनोहरः अस्ति।aho! eṣaḥ hāraḥ atīva manoharaḥ asti.Oh! This necklace is very lovely.
- आदित्य Adityaधन्यवादः, अनन्या।dhanyavādaḥ, ananyā.You are welcome, Ananya.
