How to say “One” in Sanskrit

The most common way to say “one” in Sanskrit. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

एकम्

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How do you say "One" in Sanskrit?

"One" in Sanskrit is "एकम्". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "एकम्" written in Sanskrit?

Sanskrit uses the Devanagari script, an abugida. "एकम्" is the standard left-to-right written form.

How do you pronounce "एकम्" in Sanskrit?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "एकम्" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.

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