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What are Tatsam and Tadbhav words?

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Tatsam vs Tadbhav Words in Hindi:

  • Tatsam Words ('Tat' + 'Sam' = like that): Sanskrit words imported directly into Hindi without any phonetic alteration (e.g., अग्नि, सूर्य, दुग्ध, दंत)।
  • Tadbhav Words ('Tat' + 'Bhav' = born from that): Words derived from Sanskrit that have evolved phonetically over time in Prakrit/Hindi (e.g., आग, सूरज, दूध, दांत)।
  • Significance: Rich vocabulary source enriching modern Hindi prose.

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