सैनिक
sainika/sɑːi̯.ni.kɐ/masculine
The Sanskrit word for "soldier" is सैनिक (sainika).
The term सैनिक refers to a member of an army. For a more specific sense of a warrior or a fighter, you may use the term Yodhā.
Meaning: member of an army (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced sainika (/sɑːi̯.ni.kɐ/). It consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The concept of the 'soldier' in Sanskrit is deeply tied to the 'Dharma', or moral duty, meaning a soldier's role was seen as a spiritual obligation rather than just a job.
- The word सैनिक is derived from सेना, meaning 'army'.
Examples in context
- सैनिकः युद्धक्षेत्रे स्थितः अस्ति।sainikaḥ yuddhakṣetre sthitaḥ asti.The soldier is in the battlefield.
- सैनिकः देशस्य रक्षणं करोति।sainikaḥ deśasya rakṣaṇaṃ karoti.The soldier protects the country.
- एषः वीरः सैनिकः अस्ति।eṣaḥ vīraḥ sainikaḥ asti.He is a brave soldier.
Example conversation
Isha and Ishan are talking about Ishan's career goals.
- ईशा Ishaइशान, किं त्वं सैनिकः भवितुम् इच्छसि?iśāna, kiṃ tvaṃ sainikaḥ bhavitum icchasi?Ishan, do you want to be a soldier?
- इशान Ishanआम्, अहं सैनिकः भवितुम् इच्छामि।ām, ahaṃ sainikaḥ bhavitum icchāmi.Yes, I want to be a soldier.
- ईशा Ishaतव लक्ष्यं बहु श्रेष्ठम् अस्ति।tava lakṣyaṃ bahu śreṣṭham asti.Your goal is very noble.
- इशान Ishanधन्यवादः, अहम् उद्यतः अस्मि।dhanyavādaḥ, aham udyataḥ asmi.Thank you, I am ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soldier” translations and entries सैनिक, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
