कुम्भः
kumbhah
The English word pitcher can be translated into Sanskrit as कुम्भः (kumbhah).
A pitcher refers to a wide-mouthed, deep vessel used for holding liquids.
Meaning: A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids (noun)
Which one should you use?
While कुम्भः specifically refers to a pot or a jug, पात्रम् is a term for a vessel or container used for holding liquids. If you want to emphasize that the pitcher is specifically for water, you should use जलपात्रम्.
How do you pronounce it?
kumbhah
Did you know?
- The 'Kumbh Mela' is one of the largest human gatherings on Earth, where the name derives from the कुम्भः used to hold the drops of the nectar of immortality.
- The word कुम्भः is used to name a specific astrological sign in Vedic astrology, which corresponds to the 'Aquarius' constellation in the West.
- In many Sanskrit texts, the term कुम्भः is used as a metaphor for the human head or the universe, representing a vessel that holds life or cosmic essence.
Examples in context
- पात्रे जलम् अस्ति।There is water in the pitcher.
- मद्यपात्रे आस्वादनीयानि।Delicious drinks in the wine pitcher.
- तत्र एकः कुम्भः अस्ति।tatra ekaḥ kumbhaḥ asti.There is a pitcher there.
- कुम्भः जलं धारयति।kumbhaḥ jalaṃ dhārayati.The pitcher holds water.
- मम कुम्भः विशालः अस्ति।mama kumbhaḥ viśālaḥ asti.My pitcher is large.
Example conversation
Isha and Aditya are in the kitchen.
- ईशा Ishaआदित्य, कुम्भः कुत्र अस्ति?āditya, kumbhaḥ kutra asti?Aditya, where is the pitcher?
- आदित्य Adityaकुम्भः तत्र अस्ति, ईशा।kumbhaḥ tatra asti, īśā.The pitcher is there, Isha.
- ईशा Ishaकिं कुम्भः रिक्तः अस्ति?kiṃ kumbhaḥ riktaḥ asti?Is the pitcher empty?
- आदित्य Adityaन, कुम्भः पूर्णः अस्ति।na, kumbhaḥ pūrṇaḥ asti.No, the pitcher is full.
