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
- censure, harsh criticism, condemnation; rebuke,...
Ancestry of “निंदा”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Sanskrit | निन्दा | blame; reproach; censure |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃neyd- | to revile, insult |