The Concise English-Sanskrit Dictionary

📘 Book Details

• Author: Vasudeo Govind Apte

• Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications

• Language: English and Sanskrit

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9788130701776

• Pages: 364

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 18 cm × 12.5 cm

• Weight: 314 gm

English Description

This modern and concise English–Sanskrit Dictionary by Vasudeo Govind Apte is a comprehensive tool specially designed for students, translators, and vernacular writers who need accurate and accessible Sanskrit equivalents for common English words and phrases. Updated to meet the evolving linguistic needs of today’s learners, it combines simplicity, classical precision, and practicality in one compact volume.

🔑 Key Features:

• Focused on Utility:

  • Prioritizes commonly used English words and idiomatic phrases relevant to students and general readers

  • Avoids obsolete or purely technical terms from philosophical or scientific literature

• New Vocabulary Coverage:

  • Includes up-to-date English words and expressions with precise Sanskrit renderings

  • Carefully selected equivalents based on classical Sanskrit usage and modern coinage

• Helpful for Translators & Writers:

  • Ideal for writers in Indian vernaculars seeking Sanskrit synonyms

  • Aids in literary compositions, academic study, and traditional language exams

• Organized for Easy Reference:

  • Alphabetical layout with smart compression techniques (e.g., hyphenation for compound words)

  • Nominative singular forms for nouns and base forms for adjectives to save space and enhance clarity

• Unique Appendix:

  • Includes Sanskrit equivalents for foreign-origin English words (from Latin, Greek, French, etc.)

  • A rare feature not found in most English–Sanskrit dictionaries

🧠 Scholarly Background:

Born from Apte’s deep involvement in Sanskrit lexicography, this dictionary was inspired during the creation of the Crown Sanskrit-English Dictionary. Drawing from classical works and enhanced through the assistance of Sanskrit scholars across India, this dictionary stands out as relevant, affordable, and easy to use.