विजय
vijayá/ʋi.d͡ʑɐ.jɐ́/
The Sanskrit word for "winning" is विजय (vijayá).
विजय is an adjective used to describe something that constitutes a win. The term jayamāna can be used in formal contexts to specifically denote an ongoing act of winning.
Meaning: that constitutes a win (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ʋi.dʑɐ.jɐ́/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In many classical Sanskrit texts, 'winning' is not just a result of a contest but is often used metaphorically to describe the successful mastery of one's own senses or ego.
- In ancient Indian tradition, a vijaya was not just a win but a specific type of royal conquest where the defeated king accepted the victor's suzerainty without a total slaughter.
- The concept of vijaya is central to the 'Vijayadashami' festival, which celebrates the victory of light over darkness and the triumph of the goddess Durga or Lord Rama.
Examples in context
- सर्वे विजयं प्राप्नुवन्ति।Everyone attains victory.
- तेजस्वी दलः जयमानः अस्ति।The determined team is continuously winning.
Example conversation
Two friends are playing a board game.
- काव्या Kavyaविवान, मम चालः विजयः अस्ति किम्?vivāna, mama cālaḥ vijayaḥ asti kim?Vivan, is my move winning?
- विवान Vivaanन काव्या, एषः चालः मन्दः अस्ति।na kāvyā, eṣaḥ cālaḥ mandaḥ asti.No Kavya, this move is slow.
- काव्या Kavyaतर्हि विजय मार्गः कः?tarhi vijaya mārgaḥ kaḥ?Then what is the winning path?
- विवान Vivaanत्वं ध्यानपूर्वकं क्रीड।tvaṃ dhyānapūrvakaṃ krīḍa.You play carefully.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry विजय, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
