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suffering meaning in Sanskrit

दुःख duḥkha

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

suffering in Sanskrit: दुःख (duḥkha). In English, suffering means experiencing pain; characterized by suffering.

Sanskrit words for suffering

experiencing pain
दुःख duḥkha
condition
दुःख duḥkha

English meaning of suffering

  1. adjective Experiencing pain; characterized by suffering.
  2. noun The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.

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Questions about suffering in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of suffering in Sanskrit?
Suffering in Sanskrit is दुःख (duḥkha).
suffering इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Suffering: दुःख (duḥkha).
What does suffering mean in English?
Suffering means experiencing pain; characterized by suffering.

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