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Which type of Swar Sandhi involves lengthening of vowels?
Which type of Swar Sandhi involves lengthening of vowels?
Ayādi Sandhi deals specifically with the modification of vowels.
Ayādi Sandhi deals specifically with the modification of vowels.
False (B)
What vowel combination results in 'ऐ' when 'आ' is combined with 'ई'?
What vowel combination results in 'ऐ' when 'आ' is combined with 'ई'?
ऐ
In Vṛddhi Sandhi, the replacement of certain vowels occurs to create forms such as _____ or _____ .
In Vṛddhi Sandhi, the replacement of certain vowels occurs to create forms such as _____ or _____ .
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Match the Swar Sandhi types with their descriptions:
Match the Swar Sandhi types with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Sanskrit Grammar
- Types of Svar Sandhi: Sanskrit has five types of Svar Sandhi: dirgha sandhi, gun sandhi, vṛddhi sandhi, yan sandhi, yaradi sandhi
- Dirgha Sandhi: Applies to short vowels (a, i, u) changing to long vowels (ā, ī, ū) when followed by a similar short vowel. Examples include आ + आ = आ, इ + इ = ई, उ + उ = ऊ
- Gun Sandhi: Applies when a short vowel (a, i, u) is followed by another short vowel (a, i, u). The short vowel changes to a long vowel e.g., अ + उ = ओ
- Vṛddhi Sandhi: Applies when a short vowel (a, i, u) is followed by a long vowel. The short vowel changes to a longer vowel; *आ + ऐ = आ, अ + औ = औ, *
- Yan Sandhi: Applies when a consonant (y, v, r, l) precedes a vowel (a, i, u). The consonant changes to a vowel; *य + अ = य, व + अ = व, र + अ= र, *
- Yaradi Sandhi: Applies when अय, अव, आय, आव are followed by another vowel. For each case a different rule is followed depending on what vowel follows; अय् + अ = अय्
- Combining Words: Examples showcasing how Sanskrit words combine using various sandhi rules.
- Examples: Numerous examples showing the application of each sandhi rule, e.g., राजा + ईश्वर = राजेश्वर, सरयू + ऊर्मि = सरयूर्मि
- Rules: Concise rules for applying each type of sandhi.
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Description
This quiz explores the five types of Svar Sandhi in Sanskrit grammar, including Dirgha, Gun, Vṛddhi, Yan, and Yaradi Sandhi. You'll learn how each type affects vowel and consonant combinations, with examples to illustrate the rules. Test your understanding of these important grammatical concepts.
