व्रत

Sanskrit

noun
Definitions
  • will
  • command
  • law
  • ordinance
  • rule
  • obedience
  • service
  • dominion, realm
  • sphere of action, function, mode or manner of life
  • conduct
  • manner, usage, custom
  • a religious vow or practice
  • any pious observance
  • meritorious act of devotion or austerity
  • solemn vow
  • rule
  • holy practice

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Indo-Aryan *wratám inherited from Proto-Indo-Iranian *wratám derived from Proto-Indo-European *werh₁- (speak, say, tell), *werh₁- (speak, say, tell).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*werh₁-

Gloss

speak, say, tell

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

話

Emoji
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