bhindati

Pali

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

bhindati (root bhid, second conjugation)

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

Conjugation

  • 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

bhindati

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

References

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

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