Five dimensions that organize Sanskrit grammar
The diagram organizes Sanskrit words through number, case, gender, person, and tense or mood. These dimensions show how a word functions and how it relates to the rest of a sentence.
Nouns and pronouns
- Number distinguishes singular, dual, and plural.
- Eight cases mark subject, object, instrument, recipient, source, possession, location, and direct address.
- Gender distinguishes masculine, feminine, and neuter forms.
Verbs
- Person distinguishes first, second, and third person.
- Number shows whether one, two, or several perform the action.
- Tense and mood express present, past, future, command, possibility, and related verbal meanings.