शङ्कते

Sanskrit

verb
Definitions
  • to doubt, to be unsure or uncertain
  • to suppose, assume, think probable
  • to hesitate
  • to suspect

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Indo-Aryan *śánkatay inherited from Proto-Indo-Iranian *ćánkatay inherited from Proto-Indo-European *ḱenk- (hang, waver, be in suspense, tarry).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱenk-

Gloss

hang, waver, be in suspense, tarry

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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