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namaste

The correct spelling is namaste.

How to pronounce namaste

/ˈnʌməsteɪ/
noun

IPA: /ˈnʌməsteɪ/

Say it like: Nam-ast-e

The correct spelling is namaste. The traditional greeting when saying the word namaste, with folded hands and a slight bow. For example: "The yoga instructor namasted, and the class began."

Usage Examples

The yoga instructor namasted, and the class began.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The traditional greeting when saying the word namaste, with folded hands and a slight bow.
  2. 2.In yoga, the pose associated with this word, usually with the flat hands held palms together, fingers up, in front of the heart and a slight bow.

verb

  1. 1.To utter "namaste".

interjection

  1. 1.Literally "I bow to you"; used as a greeting or acknowledgement of the equality of all, which pays honor to the sacredness of all.

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