yogi
Yogi (noun) means a person who practices or teaches yoga. Example: “The yogi led the class through a series of slow stretches.”
How to use yogi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually a person devoted to yoga practice; informally, it can also mean to sweet-talk someone out of something.
Word forms
yogied past tense, yogied past tense, yogis plural, yogis singular, yogis singular
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Etymology
From Hindi and Sanskrit "yogin," meaning one who practices yoga, from the same root that gives us "yoke" and "join."
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What does “yogi” mean?
The word “yogi” means a person who practices or teaches yoga. In plain terms, usually a person devoted to yoga practice; informally, it can also mean to sweet-talk someone out of something.
How do you pronounce “yogi”?
“Yogi” is pronounced YOH-gee (/ˈjoʊɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “yogi” in a sentence?
Here is “yogi” used in a sentence: “The yogi led the class through a series of slow stretches.”
What part of speech is “yogi”?
Depending on how it is used, “yogi” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “yogi” come from?
The word “yogi” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi and Sanskrit "yogin," meaning one who practices yoga, from the same root that gives us "yoke" and "join.".
How many meanings does “yogi” have?
“Yogi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who practices or teaches yoga.
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