कमला
kamalāfeminine
The English word "orange" (the fruit) is translated into Sanskrit as कमला (kamalā) or नारङ्ग.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Sanskrit | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| कमला | kamalā | feminine | |
| नारङ्ग | nāraṅga | /n̪ɑː.ɾɐŋ.ɡɐ/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
Both terms refer to the orange fruit.
Which one should you use?
कमला is a feminine noun, while नारङ्ग is a masculine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because नारङ्ग is a masculine noun, it requires masculine adjectives and verb agreement in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
kamalā
Did you know?
- While नारङ्ग is the common term for the fruit, कमला is also used, which is the same word used for the 'lotus' flower in many contexts.
- The word नारङ्ग is actually a loanword from Dravidian languages, rather than being originally Sanskrit in origin.
Example sentences for Sanskrit are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orange” translations and entries नारङ्ग, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries नारङ्ग, CC BY-SA 4.0.
