पुनरावृत्ति
punarāvṛtti
The English phrase 'repeat' is translated into Sanskrit as पुनरावृत्ति (punarāvṛtti).
पुनरावृत्ति is used to denote the act of doing or saying something again, functioning as the concept of repetition.
Meaning: do or say again (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a noun formed from the prefix punar meaning 'again' and the root vṛ meaning 'to turn', 'to cover' or 'to do'.
How does it change in a sentence?
पुनरावृत्ति is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
punarāvṛtti
Did you know?
- In Vedic chanting, the practice of pāṭha uses complex repetition patterns to act as a human error-correction code, preserving the exact sound of verses for thousands of years.
- The root vṛ used in पुनरावृत्ति is a linguistic relative of the English word 'virtue' through an ancient Indo-European connection involving the idea of 'turning' or 'power'.
- In ancient Sanskrit texts, the concept of 'repetition' via punar is often used to describe the cyclic nature of time and the universe, rather than just a repetitive action.
Examples in context
- अहं पुनरावृत्तिं करोमि।ahaṃ punarāvrittiṃ karomi.I am doing a repetition.
Example conversation
Kavya and Vivan are studying in a classroom.
- काव्या Kavyaविवान, कृपया एतस्य पुनरावृत्तिं कुरुत।vivāna, kṛpayā etasya punarāvṛttiṃ kuruta.Vivan, please repeat this.
- विवान Vivaanकिम् अहं पुनः वदामि?kim ahaṃ punaḥ vadāmi?Should I say it again?
- काव्या Kavyaआम्, स्पष्टतया वदतु।ām, spaṣṭatayā vadatu.Yes, speak clearly.
- विवान Vivaanअस्तु, अहं पुनरावृत्तिं करोमि।astu, ahaṃ punarāvṛttiṃ karomi.Alright, I am repeating it.
