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5 words in sanskrit that are similar to greek and latin?

It's difficult to find perfect cognates (words with a shared ancestor) between Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin that are *exactly* the same. The languages diverged a long time ago. However, we can find words with shared Proto-Indo-European roots, exhibiting similarities in meaning and often sound:

1. Raja (Sanskrit) / Rex (Latin): Both mean "king." They derive from a common PIE root related to rule or reign.

2. Matar (Sanskrit) / Mater (Latin): Both mean "mother." Again, a clear PIE ancestor.

3. Pitar (Sanskrit) / Pater (Latin): Both mean "father," sharing a PIE origin.

4. Bhrātar (Sanskrit) / Frater (Latin): Both mean "brother," stemming from a common PIE root.

5. Dyu (Sanskrit) / Zeus (Greek): While not a direct cognate in form, *Dyu* is the Sanskrit word for sky/heaven, closely related to the Greek god Zeus, who is the god of the sky. Both reflect a common PIE deity associated with the sky.

It's important to note that while these words show similarities and shared ancestry, they've undergone significant sound changes and evolution over millennia in their respective languages.

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