namaste
Namaste (intj) means a respectful greeting used in Indian culture and, more loosely, in yoga and wellness settings. Example: “The instructor ended the class by bowing and saying "namaste.”
How to use namaste
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA respectful hello or goodbye, said with hands pressed together, rooted in Indian tradition.
It is a greeting, not literally "thank you" — a popular misconception outside South Asia.
Word forms
namasted past tense, namastes plural, namastes singular
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Etymology
From Sanskrit नमस्ते (namaste), literally "a salutation to you."
Rhymes for namaste
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What does “namaste” mean?
The word “namaste” means a respectful greeting used in Indian culture and, more loosely, in yoga and wellness settings. In plain terms, a respectful hello or goodbye, said with hands pressed together, rooted in Indian tradition.
How do you pronounce “namaste”?
“Namaste” is pronounced NUHM-uh-stay (/ˈnʌm.ə.steɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “namaste” in a sentence?
Here is “namaste” used in a sentence: “The instructor ended the class by bowing and saying "namaste.".”
What part of speech is “namaste”?
Depending on how it is used, “namaste” can be an intj and a noun.
Where does the word “namaste” come from?
The word “namaste” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit नमस्ते (namaste), literally "a salutation to you.".
How many meanings does “namaste” have?
“Namaste” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a respectful greeting used in Indian culture and, more loosely, in yoga and wellness settings.
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