Pali edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

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 edit

bhindati (root bhid, second conjugation)

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

Conjugation edit

  • 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 edit

bhindati

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

References edit

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