अस्मान्
asmān
The Sanskrit for "us" as a direct object is अस्मान् (asmān). The short form नः (naḥ) is also used.
Meaning: objective case of "we" (pron)
Ways to say it
| Sanskrit | Romanization |
|---|---|
| अस्मान् | asmān |
| नः | naḥ |
अस्मान् stands alone or at the start of a phrase. नः is unstressed and never begins a sentence.
Which one should you use?
वयम् (vayam) means "we", the subject form.
How do you pronounce it?
as-MAAN
Did you know?
- The short form नः (naḥ) is related to Latin nōs, "we, us".
Examples in context
- सः अस्मान् पश्यति।saḥ asmān paśyati.He sees us.
