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namaste

NUHM-uh-stay

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.”

intj
1
A respectful greeting used in Indian culture and, more loosely, in yoga and wellness settings.
"The instructor ended the class by bowing and saying "namaste.""
noun
1
The accompanying gesture — palms pressed together in front of the chest with a slight bow.
"She greeted her grandmother with a namaste at the door."

How to use namaste

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA respectful hello or goodbye, said with hands pressed together, rooted in Indian tradition.

Common mistake

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."

Origin: Sanskrit

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Frequently asked questions

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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