Pronunciation of 'jeevan'
The word 'jeevan' originates from Sanskrit and Hindi, meaning 'life' or 'existence'. It is pronounced as 'ˈdʒiːvən' in English and 'जीवन' in Hindi ('dʒiːʋən').
The word 'jeevan' originates from Sanskrit, where it is derived from the root 'jīv', meaning 'to live'. It is commonly used in Hindi and other Indian languages.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
In English, 'jeevan' refers to 'life' or 'existence', often used as a transliteration from Hindi or Sanskrit.
Pronounced as 'JEE-vuhn', with stress on the first syllable. 'Jee' as in 'jeep', 'vuhn' as in 'oven'.
हिन्दी (भारत)
In Hindi, 'जीवन' means 'life' or 'existence'. It is used to describe the state of being alive or the essence of living.
Pronounced as 'JEE-vun', where 'jee' is elongated and 'vun' is soft and nasal. 'जी' is pronounced as 'jee', and 'वन' is pronounced as 'vun'.
संस्कृत (भारत)
In Sanskrit, 'जीवन' refers to 'life', 'existence', or 'the act of living'. It is a philosophical term often used in spiritual contexts.
Pronounced as 'JEE-vun', similar to Hindi, with 'jee' elongated and 'vun' soft and nasal.