हरिः ॐ | नमो नमः |
After opening prayers, we reviewed the concept of gender in sanskrit. We practiced identifying the gender of a word, by examining the last syllable or the ending of the word.
We then moved on to the topic of the day.
Dual number is known as द्विवचनम्
Plural number is known as बहुवचनम्
We first learned the three different number forms of the pronouns learned in the previous class, and then moved on to nouns in various genders. Here is the summary:
We then practised this concept with other masculine, feminine and neuter gender nouns and pronouns, until the class became a pro at it :) We learned many new words in the process.
We concluded with Prayers.
We shall meet again on Nov 23, 2014.
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ||
After opening prayers, we reviewed the concept of gender in sanskrit. We practiced identifying the gender of a word, by examining the last syllable or the ending of the word.
We then moved on to the topic of the day.
वचनम् - Number:
In sanskrit, words can be expressed in singular, dual, and, plural numbers. The dual number form is unique to sanskrit; it conveys that a pair or a couple of items are involved, as in the case of eyes, ears, hands, legs, and parents. Plural number in sanskrit, conveys that more than two items are being referred to.
Singular number is known as एकवचनम्Dual number is known as द्विवचनम्
Plural number is known as बहुवचनम्
We first learned the three different number forms of the pronouns learned in the previous class, and then moved on to nouns in various genders. Here is the summary:
| Gender | Singular | Dual | Plural |
| सर्वनाम शब्दाः - Pronouns | |||
| पुल्लिङ्गः | सः | तौ | ते |
| स्त्रीलिङ्गः | सा | ते | ताः |
| नपुंसकलिङ्गः | तत् | ते | तानि |
| नाम शब्दाः - Nouns | |||
| पुल्लिङ्गः | रामः | रामौ | रामाः |
| स्त्रीलिङ्गः | सीता | सीते | सीताः |
| नपुंसकलिङ्गः | वनम् | वने | वनानि |
We then practised this concept with other masculine, feminine and neuter gender nouns and pronouns, until the class became a pro at it :) We learned many new words in the process.
Homework
Write the dual and plural forms of these nouns, whose singular form is given here. Look up in a dictionary if you do not know the meaning of any of these words, or, the gender of the word.
- बालकः
- बालिका
- पुस्तकम्
- माला
- व्यजनम्
- शरीरः
- शिरः
- हस्तः
- कः *
- किम् *
* - challenge words.
We concluded with Prayers.
We shall meet again on Nov 23, 2014.
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ||
