तरणम्
taraṇam
The English word "swimming" is तरणम् (taraṇam) in Sanskrit.
तरणम् refers to the human activity of moving oneself through water. The compound तरणक्रिया can be used to specifically denote the 'action' or 'process' of swimming.
Meaning: human activity of moving oneself through water (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word तरणम् is derived from the Sanskrit root 'tṛ', which means to cross or to pass through, implying the act of traversing water.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form तरणम् is a neuter noun in the nominative singular case.
How do you pronounce it?
taraṇam
Did you know?
- In classical Sanskrit poetry, the root found in तरणम् can refer to the rhythmic 'crossing' of a musical beat or a specific vibration in sound.
- The root 'tṛ' in तरणम् is a cognate of the English word 'traverse', as both derive from the ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning to cross over.
- In many Vedic contexts, the concept behind तरणम् extends beyond physical water to a spiritual 'crossing over' from the cycle of rebirth to liberation.
Examples in context
- Mama apstaraṇam priyam asti.I love swimming
- नदीषु तरणम् कठिनम् अस्ति।nadīṣu taraṇam kathinam asti.Swimming in rivers is difficult.
Example conversation
Vivan and Kavya are talking about their weekend plans at the pool.
- विवान Vivaanकाव्या, किम् अद्य तरणम् कुर्मः?kāvyā, kim adya taraṇam kurmah?Kavya, shall we do some swimming today?
- काव्या Kavyaआम्, विवान, अहं इच्छामि।ām, vivān, ahaṃ icchāmi.Yes, Vivan, I would like to.
- विवान Vivaanतरणम् अस्माकं स्वास्थ्यं रक्षति।taraṇam asmākaṃ svāsthyaṃ rakṣati.Swimming protects our health.
- काव्या Kavyaसत्यम्, अतः चलामः!satyam, ataḥ calāmah!True, so let's go!
