Lota

Pronunciation: /loʊtə/

Definitions of lota

noun a type of water vessel commonly used in South Asia, typically made of brass or copper

Example Sentences

A1 I use a lota to water my plants.

A2 The lota is a common household item in South Asian countries.

B1 She filled the lota with water before performing ablution.

B2 The traditional lota is made of brass and has intricate designs.

C1 The lota is an important tool in Hindu rituals and ceremonies.

C2 The lota is a versatile container used for various purposes in Indian households.

Examples of lota in a Sentence

formal The lota is a traditional Indian vessel used for washing oneself.

informal I always keep a lota in my bathroom for washing up.

slang Hey, can you pass me that lota so I can freshen up?

figurative The lota symbolizes purity and cleanliness in many cultures.

Grammatical Forms of lota

• past tense: lotaed
• plural: lotas
• comparative: more lota
• superlative: most lota
• present tense: lota
• future tense: will lota
• perfect tense: have lota
• continuous tense: is lotaing
• singular: lota
• positive degree: lota
• infinitive: to lota
• gerund: lotating
• participle: lotated

Origin and Evolution of lota

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'lota' originated from the Sanskrit word 'lotah' which means a small water pot or vessel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lota' has been adopted into various languages and its meaning has expanded to refer to a small water vessel used for personal hygiene, especially in South Asian cultures.