क्रीडनकम्
kridanakam
The Sanskrit word for "toy" is क्रीडनकम् (kridanakam).
क्रीडनकम् refers to something intended for play, such as a toy.
Meaning: something to play with (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root krīḍ, which means "to play" and the suffix -anaka, meaning "an instrument or tool". Literally, it translates to "an instrument for playing".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to say "with a toy", you should use the instrumental singular form क्रीडनकेन.
How do you pronounce it?
kridanakam
Did you know?
- In ancient Indian literature, the idea of play krīḍā is often used as a metaphor for the entire creation and manifestation of the universe.
- While क्रीडनकम् is the formal term, the concept of play krīḍā is closely linked to the concept of 'leela', which refers to divine play without a purpose.
- The root krīḍ is not just for games but also describes the playful behavior of animals and the 'sport' of the gods in ancient texts.
Examples in context
- इदं क्रीडनकम् अस्ति।idaṃ krīḍanakam asti.This is a toy.
- बालकः क्रीडनकम् इच्छति।bālakaḥ krīḍanakam icchati.The boy wants a toy.
- एतत् नवीनं क्रीडनकम्।etat navīnaṃ krīḍanakam.This is a new toy.
Example conversation
Two children are talking about a new object in the room.
- आदित्य Adityaअनन्ये, इदं किं अस्ति?Ananye, idaṃ kiṃ asti?Ananya, what is this?
- अनन्या Ananyaआदित्य, इदं मम नवीनं क्रीडनकम् अस्ति।Āditya, idaṃ mama navīnaṃ krīḍanakam asti.Aditya, this is my new toy.
- आदित्य Adityaकिं अहं एतेन क्रीडितुं शक्नोमि?kiṃ ahaṃ etena krīḍituṃ śaknomi?Can I play with this?
- अनन्या Ananyaआम्, अवश्यम् आगच्छ।ām, avaśyam āgaccha.Yes, certainly come.
