namaste

na·ma·ste

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nuhm-uh-stey]
- /ˈnʌm əˌsteɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nuhm-uh-stey]
- /ˈnʌm əˌsteɪ/

Definitions of namaste word

noun namaste a conventional Hindu expression on meeting or parting, used by the speaker usually while holding the palms together vertically in front of the bosom. 1
noun namaste A respectful greeting said when giving a namaskar. 1
exclamation namaste a salutation used in India 0
noun namaste a Hindu gesture of salutation made by placing the palms together, thumbs against the chest, and bowing the head slightly 0

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Origin of namaste

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

1945-50; < Sanskrit: hail, literally, (a) bow to thee

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Parts of speech for Namaste

noun

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preposition

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namaste popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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