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Pali
Etymology
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
bhindati (root bhid, second conjugation)
- to break
- to cut, to sever
- to destroy, to ruin
Conjugation
Conjugation of "bhindati"
- 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
bhindati
- masculine/neuter locative singular of bhindant, present active participle of the verb above
References
Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “bhindati”, in Pali-English Dictionary, London: Chipstead