namaste

[ nuhm-uh-stey ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a conventional Hindu expression on meeting or parting, used by the speaker usually while holding the palms together vertically in front of the bosom.

namaste

/ ˌnʌməsˈteɪ /

Origin of namaste¹

First recorded in 1945–50; from Sanskrit: “hail,” literally, “(a) bow to thee”

Origin of namaste¹

C21: via Hindi from Sanskrit, from namas salutation, bow + te to you

He gestures the traditional Indian hello—“namaste”—fluffs the pillows in the lobby, and skirts guests to the closest elevator.

Instead of saying “Namaste,” investors said, “No, thank you.”

The brave Sikh knelt down before the Takur, and instead of the ordinary "Namaste!"

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