Sanskrit vs English

[SalixIncendium]

I understand that English terms' definitions are subject to interpretation base on the most popular use. I've read that Sanskrit terms are much more specific and that there is little to no need to interpret meaning.

I'm asking anyone who is familiar with or fluent in Sanskrit to confirm or deny that this is the case.

 

[Aupmanyav]

IMHO, Sanskrit terms are also subject to interpretation. More than English or less than English - I do not think anyone has done research on this.

 

[ameyAtmA]

There is grammar and then there is usage

English grammar is irregular
SanskRt grammar is regular , follows a pattern

SanskRt terms also have multiple meanings, but where it gets tricky while interpreting ancient shloka is the sandhi - when two or more words are joined, I think

Also when the phrases in a shlok can be interpreted differently (semantics, context)
like .. where you put the brackets matters a * ( b + c)? or (a * b) + c?

BG chapter 13 anAdi (matparam) bramhan' ?
OR
(anAdimat) parambramhan ?

 

[sayak83]

I understand that English terms' definitions are subject to interpretation base on the most popular use. I've read that Sanskrit terms are much more specific and that there is little to no need to interpret meaning.

I'm asking anyone who is familiar with or fluent in Sanskrit to confirm or deny that this is the case.

That is not true. What is however true is that Sanskrit often has many more terms for things English has only one or two, especially for topics of religious or philosophical discussion pertaining to Indian scriptures.