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Master Sanskrit vocabulary while browsing the web. Free Chrome extension for language learners. Sanskrit is spoken by 25,000+ (liturgical use by millions) people. It unlocks ancient texts, philosophy, yoga, and classical Indian knowledge.

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About Sanskrit

Sanskrit influenced most South and Southeast Asian languages.

Speakers

25,000+ (liturgical use by millions)

Language Family

Indo-Aryan

Writing System

Devanagari script

Difficulty

Very Hard

Spoken in

India (scholarly/religious)

Why Learn Sanskrit?

It unlocks ancient texts, philosophy, yoga, and classical Indian knowledge.

Common Sanskrit Words

Start your Sanskrit journey with these essential words and phrases.

Namaste

Greetings

nah-muh-stay

Dhanyavādah

Thank you

dun-yah-vah-dah

Ām

Yes

aam

Na

No

nah

Gṛham

House

gri-hum

History of Sanskrit

Sanskrit dates back over 3,000 years and was the language of the Vedas and classical Indian scholarship.

Is Sanskrit Hard to Learn?

Very Hard

Sanskrit has highly complex morphology, extensive case systems, and strict grammatical rules (sandhi). It is precise but demanding.

Learning Sanskrit Online: FAQ

Can I learn Sanskrit online for free?

Yes — Vocabo is a free Chrome extension that teaches you Sanskrit vocabulary while you browse the web. It replaces words and short phrases on pages you already read with their Sanskrit equivalents, so you pick up vocabulary passively — no sign-up, no ads, and no daily lesson grind.

Is Sanskrit on Duolingo?

No — Duolingo doesn't currently offer a Sanskrit course for English speakers. You can still learn Sanskrit online for free: Vocabo supports Sanskrit and builds your vocabulary naturally while you browse.

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