Namaste

Quick meaning: Namaste is an interjection meaning A greeting in contexts relating to Indian culture or the New Age movement.

Meaning

A greeting in contexts relating to Indian culture or the New Age movement.

More Meanings

1. (proscribed) Thank you (via a misunderstanding of the meaning of the associated gesture).
2. The traditional greeting when saying the word namaste, with folded hands and a slight bow.
3. (intransitive) To utter "namaste".
4. In yoga, the pose associated with this word, usually with the flat hands held palms together, fingers up, in front of the heart and a slight bow.

Example Sentences

The yoga instructor namasted, and the class began.

"What a lovely wedding for you both. Namaste," he said, his hands in prayer formation, his smile wide and confident and sincere. “Congratulations to you both.” “Thank you, Father,” Brian said. “Namaste to you, sir,” Priya added.

First of all, Namaste to you! It is my sincere hope that the words of this book will assist you in living with full appreciation for all the moments of your life. Remember that each one is special and brings something to your life[…]

Krishnan introduced one of the girls as his sister. She was a small, frail-looking girl with a pretty smile. She clasped her hands, made a namaste and said, “Hello, nice meet you. My name is Karishma.” “Hello, Karishma,” said Natascha.

Word Forms

• namastes
• namasteing
• namasted

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include namaskar, pranama, hongi, abhayamudra, shikho, tadasana.

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