intj
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- namastes
- Third person singular
- namastes
- Past tense
- namasted
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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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