khādati annam

 "Khādati annam" in Sanskrit literally means "he/she eats food," with 'khādati' being 'he/she eats' and 'annam' meaning 'food.'

Breakdown of the phrase

• खादति (khādati): This is the third-person singular form of the verb 
• root खाद् (khād), which means "to eat" in Sanskrit. It is in the present
• tense, indicative mood, and active voice, translating to "he/she/it eats"

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• अन्नम् (annam): This is a neuter noun in the accusative singular form, 
• derived from the root word अन्न (anna), meaning "food," "grain," or "meal". 
• In this phrase, it functions as the object of the verb 

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Combined meaning

When combined, "khādati annam" translates literally as:
"He/she/it eats food" or more generally, "eats food." This structure is 

typical in Sanskrit, where the verb usually follows the subject and 

coordinates with the object to convey a direct action. The phrase 

can appear in classical texts, teaching materials, or Sanskrit language 

exercises to illustrate basic verb-noun constructions.

Usage

• This phrase is a simple, clear example for learning Sanskrit verbs 
• and objects.
• It may be seen in scriptures, practical examples of daily life, or basic
• language instruction, emphasizing the verb "khādati" and the noun 
• "annam" in context.

Thus, "khādati annam" conveys the action of eating food in a 

straightforward Sanskrit sentence

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