@GeniusFromTheBang I don't know the proper scientific answer to this question but from practical point of view there is no difference in meaning between those two pairs of words. The same person (father or mother) can call their son/daughter beta/beti one day and putr/putri the other day. Although "beta/beti" are a lot more popular, putr/putri are also used occasionally. Maybe the difference is that "putr" is more of a archaic Sanskrit word.
Thanks for the answer ^^ and for the lessons, it's really helpful !
GeniusFromTheBang 1 year ago
@GeniusFromTheBang Glad to hear that!
CrazyLassi 1 year ago
What's the difference between पुत्र and बेटा , and between बेटी and पत्री ?
GeniusFromTheBang 1 year ago
@GeniusFromTheBang I don't know the proper scientific answer to this question but from practical point of view there is no difference in meaning between those two pairs of words. The same person (father or mother) can call their son/daughter beta/beti one day and putr/putri the other day. Although "beta/beti" are a lot more popular, putr/putri are also used occasionally. Maybe the difference is that "putr" is more of a archaic Sanskrit word.
CrazyLassi 1 year ago