वार्ता
varta
The Sanskrit word for news is वार्ता (varta).
वार्ता is used to mean news or reports of current events. Depending on the context of a sentence, it can also refer to a conversation or talk.
Meaning: reports of current events (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word varta is derived from the root vṛt, which means to happen or to turn/occur, so it literally refers to that which has happened.
Which one should you use?
samācāra is used specifically to refer to a news bulletin or broadcast news.
How do you pronounce it?
varta
Did you know?
- The root vṛt is a linguistic relative of the English word 'virtue' through the Latin 'vertere', as both deal with the idea of turning or directing one's path.
- While वार्ता can mean news, it was historically used in ancient texts to refer to 'science' or 'secular knowledge', particularly in the context of agriculture and trade.
- The word वार्ता can also mean 'business' or 'trade' in certain classical texts, as news and commerce were often linked through the exchange of information.
Examples in context
- एषा वार्ता सत्या अस्ति।eṣā vārtā satyā asti.This news is true.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing the morning news.
- मीरा Miraईशान, किं त्वं वार्ताम् अपठः?Īśāna, kiṃ tvaṃ vārtām apaṭhaḥ?Ishan, did you read the news?
- इशान Ishanन मीरे, किमपि वार्ता अस्ति किम्?na Mīre, kimapi vārtā asti kim?No Meera, is there any news?
- मीरा Miraआम्, अत्र एका नवीना वार्ता अस्ति।ām, atra ekā navīnā vārtā asti.Yes, there is a new piece of news here.
- इशान Ishanशीघ्रं मह्यं वद।śīghraṃ mahyaṃ vada.Tell me quickly.
