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knowledge meaning in Sanskrit

ज्ञान jñāna

UK/ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ//ˈnɑ.lɪdʒ/

knowledge in Sanskrit: ज्ञान (jñāna), बुद्धि (buddhi), विद्या (vidyā), बोध (bodha). In English, knowledge means the fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

Sanskrit words for knowledge

fact of knowing about something; understanding, familiarity with information
ज्ञान jñāna, बुद्धि buddhi, विद्या vidyā, बोध bodha

English meaning of knowledge

  1. noun The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.
  2. noun Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something.
  3. noun Intellectual understanding; the state of appreciating truth or information.
  4. noun Familiarity or understanding of a particular skill, branch of learning etc.

Full definition of knowledge

knowledge in a sentence

  • His knowledge of Iceland was limited to what he'd seen on the Travel Channel.
  • He has a lot of knowledge on the Indus Valley Civilization.
  • Knowledge consists in recognizing the difference between good and bad decisions.

Synonyms of knowledge

All synonyms of knowledge

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Questions about knowledge in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of knowledge in Sanskrit?
Knowledge in Sanskrit is ज्ञान (jñāna), बुद्धि (buddhi), विद्या (vidyā), बोध (bodha).
knowledge इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Knowledge: ज्ञान (jñāna), बुद्धि (buddhi), विद्या (vidyā), बोध (bodha).
What does knowledge mean in English?
Knowledge means the fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

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