Sanskrit

Sanskrit Dictionary

Search Sanskrit words in Devanagari, IAST or English — get meaning, grammar (linga, vibhakti), root (dhatu) and example usage from shastra.

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How to use

Step by step

  1. 1Type in Devanagari, IAST or English (e.g. 'dharma').
  2. 2See the primary meaning, gender/case if noun, and root if verb.
  3. 3Tap example usage to see the word in a shastra citation.
  4. 4Bookmark words for a personal vocabulary list.
Benefits

Why devotees love this

  • Devanagari + IAST + English input.
  • Grammar info (linga, dhatu, gana).
  • Example citations from Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and standard texts.
  • Free, ad-light, mobile-first.
Common use cases

When people use Sanskrit Dictionary

  • 1Reading Bhagavad Gita with word-by-word lookup.
  • 2Sanskrit students building vocabulary.
  • 3Purohits verifying a mantra term.
  • 4Writers researching the exact Sanskrit root of a concept.
Common mistakes

Avoid these

  • Trusting a single English gloss — most Sanskrit words have layered meanings.
  • Ignoring the linga (gender) — it changes declension.
  • Missing sandhi — 'dharmartha' = dharma + artha.
  • Assuming Hindi meaning = Sanskrit meaning (many false friends).
Accuracy

Independently validated

Definitions and roots aligned with Monier-Williams, Apte and standard shabdakosha references.

Privacy

Your data stays with you

Search history stays on your device.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Primary: Monier-Williams and Apte. Cross-checked with Amara-kosha for classical usage.

Basic sandhi splitting is available — see the dedicated Sandhi Splitter for complex cases.

Yes — common compounds are indexed; the Shloka Analyzer breaks down complex samasas.

Not yet — planned for a future release.

Yes — the report button on each entry lets you suggest additions or corrections.

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