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anumodeyya
anumodati
opt 3rd sg of anumodati (verb); opt 3rd sg of anumodeti (verb)
- anumodati (pr): approves (of); appreciates; applauds; is pleased (by); lit. is happy beside
- anumodati (pr): rejoices in the merit (of); appreciates; gives thanks; lit. is happy beside
- anumodeti (pr): causes (or makes one) to rejoice or appreciate; lit. causes to be happy beside
Built from
- anu — prefix · along, after
Following the track of, trailing behind. The prefix reverses or accompanies the action of the root verb, turning mere pleasure into shared appreciation.
- mod — root · be pleased
From √mud, to feel satisfaction or joy. Related to Sanskrit muda 'joy' and mudita 'gladness'; conveys emotional resonance and contentment.
- a — ending · 3rd singular present
Present indicative 3rd singular. In optative anumodeyya, the -eyya suffix (< -e-yya) marks wish or potential, expressing what should or would bring joy.
Analysis. anu (along, after) + modati (from √mud, to be pleased) — rejoices along with, appreciates.
Etymology. anu (following, trailing-after) + √mud (to be pleased, satisfied). The root √mud appears in Sanskrit muda 'joy' and mudita 'gladness'; the prefix anu- carries the sense of sharing in or accompanying that pleasure. The compound thus captures the sense of resonating with or endorsing another's merit or action.