namaste

Meanings

• interjection

  A common salutation in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, meaning 'I bow to the divine in you'

  - "When meeting someone, Indians often say 'Namaste' as a greeting."
  - "Namaste, I respect the divine within you."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnʌməsteɪ/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of namaste that leads to same result
namaste , namastes

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Etymology

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Derived from the Sanskrit word 'namas' meaning 'bow' and 'te' meaning 'to you'

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Trivia

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1. Namaste is also used as a greeting in Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of Sri Lanka.

2. The word 'Namaste' is also used in yoga practices as a way of acknowledging the instructor or the group.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pranam: Another Indian greeting, similar to Namaste, which involves touching the feet of the person as a sign of respect.

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Culture

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Namaste is a deeply spiritual gesture in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. It is a way of recognizing the divine in oneself and others. It is often accompanied by a slight bow and placing the palms together in front of the chest.

How to Memorize "namaste"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself bowing slightly and placing your palms together in front of your chest while saying 'Namaste'. Repeat this image whenever you come across the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Namaste' with the idea of recognizing the divine in others and oneself.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'N-A-M-A-S-T-E' to remember the meaning: 'N' for Namas (bow), 'A' for 'As' (to), 'M' for Me, 'S' for 'Salutation', 'T' for 'To', 'E' for 'You'.

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