Where does “निंदा” come from?

निंदा (Hindi) comes from Sanskrit निन्दा, from Proto-Indo-European h₃neyd- — to revile, insult.

निंदा (Hindi): censure, harsh criticism, condemnation; rebuke,...

Definitions

  1. censure, harsh criticism, condemnation; rebuke,...

Ancestry of “निंदा”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Sanskritनिन्दाblame; reproach; censure
2Proto-Indo-Europeanh₃neyd-to revile, insult

Words derived from “निंदा”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₃neyd- →Every word from Sanskrit निन्दा →