bhindati

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Pali[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Sanskrit भिनत्ति (bhinatti, to break) with generalisation of the weak stem. The passive is a continuation of the Sanskrit passive, Sanskrit भिद्यते (bhidyate) with the usual change of voice from middle to mostly active.

Verb[edit]

bhindati (root bhid, second conjugation)

  1. to break
  2. to cut, to sever
  3. to destroy, to ruin

Conjugation[edit]

  • Present active participle: bhindant, which see for forms and usage
  • Present middle participle: bhindamāna, which see for forms and usage
  • Passive: bhijjati, which see for forms and usage.

Adjective[edit]

bhindati

  1. masculine/neuter locative singular of bhindant, present active participle of the verb above

References[edit]

Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “bhindati”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead