उपचारिका
upacārikā
The Sanskrit word for nurse is उपचारिका (upacārikā).
उपचारिका refers to a person trained to provide care for the sick.
Meaning: person trained to provide care for the sick (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
उपचारिका is a feminine noun. If you are referring to a male nurse, use the masculine form उपचारक (upacāraka). To refer to multiple female nurses, use the plural form उपचारिकाः (upacārikāḥ).
How do you pronounce it?
upacārikā
Did you know?
- In Sanskrit-based Ayurvedic traditions, the role of the person providing 'upacara' (treatment) is considered an essential part of the healing energy of the medicine itself.
- The word उपचार (upacāra) is also used in a religious context to describe the offerings made to a deity during a ritual.
- Sanskrit medical literature like the Charaka Samhita emphasizes that the 'attendant' must be compassionate and clean, treating these as technical requirements of the job.
Examples in context
- उपचारिका अत्र अस्ति।upacārikā atra asti.The nurse is here.
- उपचारिका औषधं ददाति।upacārikā auṣadhaṃ dadāti.The nurse gives medicine.
Example conversation
Isha is talking to Ishan at a clinic.
- ईशा Ishaइशान, उपचारिका कुत्र अस्ति?īśāna, upacārikā kutra asti?Ishan, where is the nurse?
- इशान Ishanसा तत्र अस्ति।sā tatra asti.She is over there.
- ईशा Ishaकिं सा मम सहायतां करिष्यति?kiṃ sā mama sahāyatāṃ kariṣyati?Will she help me?
- इशान Ishanआम्, उपचारिका निश्चितरूपेण सहायतां करिष्यति।ām, upacārikā niścitarūpeṇa sahāyatāṃ kariṣyati.Yes, the nurse will definitely help you.
