सत्यता
satyatā/sɐt.jɐ.tɑː/
Sincerity in Sanskrit is सत्यता (satyatā).
सत्यता refers to the quality of being sincere or the state of truthfulness. In formal contexts, other terms may capture specific nuances of sincerity: Ekāṅgatva (एकाङ्गत्व) represents a deep, sincere focus and the quality of being completely engrossed, while Śraddhā (श्रद्धा) is a term associated with sincerity, faith and devotion.
Meaning: quality of being sincere (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word सत्यता is composed of the root satya (truth) and the suffix -tā, which forms an abstract noun meaning -ness or -ity.
Which one should you use?
While satya refers to the concept of truth itself, सत्यता refers specifically to the quality or state of being truthful, such as sincerity or truthfulness.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an abstract noun, सत्यता is a feminine noun in Sanskrit.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /sɐt.jɐ.tɑː/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In ancient Indian philosophy, satya (the root of सत्यता) is one of the core virtues of Dharma. To lack sincerity was not seen merely as a social lie, but as a violation of the cosmic order.
- The root of सत्यता, satya, is philosophically linked to the concept of 'existence' or 'being'. In Sanskrit thought, something is considered 'true' if it remains unchanged and exists eternally.
- While सत्यता is the general word for sincerity, the related term Śraddhā (श्रद्धा) combines 'faith' and 'sincerity' into one concept. It implies that true sincerity is impossible without a foundation of trust or devotion.
Examples in context
- तस्य सत्यता प्रशंसनीया अस्ति।His sincerity is praiseworthy.
- तस्य वचने सत्यता अस्ति ।tasya vacane satyatā asti.There is sincerity in his words.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing the qualities of a good person.
- अनन्या Ananyaइशान, मित्रे सत्यता आवश्यकः गुणः।ishāna, mitre satyatā āvaśyakaḥ guṇaḥ।Ishan, sincerity is a necessary quality in a friend.
- इशान Ishanअहं त्वाम् सहमतः अस्मि, अनन्या।ahaṃ tvām sahama-taḥ asmi, ananyā।I agree with you, Ananya.
- अनन्या Ananyaसत्यता विना विश्वासः न भवति।satyatā vinā viśvāsaḥ na bhavati।Without sincerity, there is no trust.
- इशान Ishanसत्यं वदति, एतदेव श्रेष्ठम्।satyaṃ vadati, etad-eva śreṣṭham।Speaking the truth is indeed the best.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry सत्यता, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
