कृपया
kṛpayā
The English word "please" is expressed in Sanskrit as कृपया (kṛpayā).
कृपया is used as an interjection to make a polite request.
Meaning: interjection to make a polite request (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is the instrumental case of kṛpā (meaning kindness or favor), so it literally translates to "by means of kindness".
How does it change in a sentence?
कृपया functions as an adverbial form that modifies a request rather than acting as a verb or a direct imperative.
How do you pronounce it?
kṛpayā
Did you know?
- While कृपया is used in modern Sanskrit, classical Sanskrit texts often lacked a direct equivalent for 'please'. Instead, speakers used the optative mood of a verb to express a wish or a polite request.
- In many Sanskrit texts, the concept of 'kindness' expressed by kṛpā is considered one of the highest virtues for a king to possess.
Examples in context
- कृपया अत्र आगच्छतु।kṛpayā atra āgacchatu.Please come here.
- कृपया मम साहाय्यं करोतु।kṛpayā mama sāhāyyaṃ karotu.Please help me.
Example conversation
Mira is asking Vivan for a book.
- मीरा Miraविवान, कृपया पुस्तकं ददातु।vivān, kṛpayā pustakam dadātu.Vivan, please give me the book.
- विवान Vivaanअस्तु, इदं गृह्णातु।astu, idaṃ gṛhṇātu.Alright, take this.
- मीरा Miraधन्यवादः विवान।dhanyavādaḥ vivān.Thank you, Vivan.
- विवान Vivaanन किमपि, मीरे।na kimapi, mīre.It is nothing, Mira.
