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Sanskrit in German

Sanskrit in German is Sanskrit, sanskritisch — Sanskrit means an ancient Indo-European language of South Asia, the classical and liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

Sanskrit in German

Sanskrit
noun
A classical Indo-European language of South Asia, which is the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism.
sanskritisch
noun
A classical Indo-European language of South Asia, which is the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism.

What does "Sanskrit" mean?

  1. noun An ancient Indo-European language of South Asia, the classical and liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
    "The mantra is chanted in Sanskrit."
  2. adj Relating to the Sanskrit language or its literature.
    "The professor specialises in Sanskrit grammar."
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Sanskrit in a sentence

  • The mantra is chanted in Sanskrit.
  • She studied Sanskrit to read the original Vedic texts.
  • The professor specialises in Sanskrit grammar.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Sanskrit" in German?

"Sanskrit" in German is Sanskrit, sanskritisch. Sanskrit means: An ancient Indo-European language of South Asia, the classical and liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

How do you use "Sanskrit" in a sentence?

Example: "The mantra is chanted in Sanskrit." In German, "Sanskrit" is Sanskrit, sanskritisch.

Are there other ways to say "Sanskrit" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "Sanskrit": Sanskrit, sanskritisch.

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