Sanskrit nominals

Okay kiddo, so Sanskrit is a language that has lots of different ways to talk about things, like people, animals, and things you can see or touch. These different ways of talking about things are called "nominals".

Nominals in Sanskrit are kind of like different outfits that you can wear. Just like you might wear a fancy dress for a party, or a cozy sweater to stay warm in the winter, there are different forms of nominals to use depending on the situation.

One type of nominal is called the "prathama" form, which is like wearing your best outfit to a fancy event. This form is used when you want to talk about who or what is doing the action in a sentence.

Another type of nominal is called the "dvitiya" form, which is more like wearing your everyday clothes. This form is used when you want to talk about who or what the action is being done to, or who or what it involves.

But wait, there's more! There are other types of nominals as well, like the "tritiya" form which is used to talk about things that are being moved or given to someone else, and the "chaturthi" form which is used for things that are being possessed or owned by someone.

Understanding all these different nominals might seem a little overwhelming at first, but don't worry! Just like learning to get dressed on your own, it takes practice and patience to get the hang of using the right nominal for the situation.