Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/ˈkaɾma/

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Translation

karma

Word origin

A loanword from Sanskrit karman ('action, deed, work'), a central idea in Hindu and Buddhist thought where one's actions shape one's future. English 'karma' comes from the same source.

Origin
Sanskrit
Root
karman
English cognates
karma

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralkarmas

Examples

firmemente .

She firmly believes in karma.

.

They say that bad karma always comes back.

¡ puro , mereces!

That is pure karma, you deserve it!

buen .

Treat others well and you will have good karma.

gesto generoso.

His karma changed after that generous gesture.

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This word is part of lesson 76.