Kathaṅkathī Search for: This topic has 4 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 8 months ago by Lal. Viewing 4 reply threads Author Posts April 2, 2024 at 2:42 am #48849 Tobias GParticipant Can someone explain the meaning of the word kathaṅkathī? Which is the best translation? April 2, 2024 at 7:12 am #48853 LalKeymaster It means to “engage in gossip” or to “talk about trivial things.” April 2, 2024 at 7:45 am #48855 Tobias GParticipant This dictionary says: kathaṅkathī : [adj.] one who is doubtful. April 2, 2024 at 7:49 am #48856 Tobias GParticipant So “doubt” would be similar. It would also fit better in the text: Kalahavivāda Sutta – #3. April 2, 2024 at 7:56 am #48857 LalKeymaster “Speaking with doubt” is not that appropriate. “mosavajjañca kathaṅkathā” is better expressed by “resort to lies and gossip with ignorance.” We must realize that dictionaries were written by (well-educated) puthujjana like Rhys Davids, who were “scholars” but had no magga phala. P.S. “Pāli Dictionaries – Are They Reliable?“ 2 users thanked author for this post. Tobias G, Jittananto Author Posts Viewing 4 reply threads You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In