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eso

eta

masc nom sg of eta (pron); aor 2nd sg of esi (verb)

1. eta (pron): this
2. esi (aor): sought, searched
3. eso (pron): this; this thing; this person; he; it

Etymology. From the demonstrative root *e- (pointing to proximate object), cognate with Latin is (this) and English it; the -ta suffix marks nominative singular masculine. The form eso is the oblique nominative used when the demonstrative stands alone or takes emphasis.

Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.

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