भूषणानि
bhūṣaṇāni
The English phrase "ornaments" is translated into Sanskrit as भूषणानि (bhūṣaṇāni).
The term refers to decorative items, such as jewelry, worn on the body to enhance beauty.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verbal root bhūṣ, meaning to adorn or decorate.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is भूषणम् (bhūṣaṇam). The genitive singular form, used to indicate possession, is भूषणस्य (bhūṣaṇasya).
How do you pronounce it?
bhūṣaṇāni
Did you know?
- The word भूषणम् is frequently used in Sanskrit names for people, signifying that the person is an ornament or a pride to their family.
- In Sanskrit poetic devices, a 'bhūṣaṇa' can refer to a 'figure of speech' that enhances the beauty of a verse, much like jewelry enhances a person.
- The concept of adornment is so central to the culture that Sanskrit has specific terms for ornaments worn only on the toes, the ankles and the upper arm.
Examples in context
- एतानि भूषणानि सुन्दराणि सन्ति।etāni bhūṣaṇāni sundarāṇi santi.These ornaments are beautiful.
- तस्य भूषणानि स्वर्णमयानि सन्ति।tasya bhūṣaṇāni svarṇamayāni santi.His ornaments are made of gold.
Example conversation
Ananya and Vivan are looking at jewelry in a shop.
- अनन्या Ananyaकिं वयं एतानि भूषणानि पश्यामः?kiṃ vayaṃ etāni bhūṣaṇāni paśyāmaḥ?Shall we look at these ornaments?
- विवान Vivaanआम्, एतानि अतीव सुन्दराणि सन्ति।ām, etāni atīva sundarāṇi santi.Yes, these are very beautiful.
- अनन्या Ananyaविवान, किं त्वं स्वर्णभूषणानि इच्छसि?vivāna, kiṃ tvaṃ svarṇabhūṣaṇāni icchasi?Vivan, do you want gold ornaments?
- विवान Vivaanन, मह्यं केवलं सुन्दराणि भूषणानि रोचन्ते।na, mahyaṃ kevalaṃ sundarāṇi bhūṣaṇāni rocante.No, I only like beautiful ornaments.
