Bill Carson

The Konkani word for birthday is वाढदिवस. वाढदिवस is a noun used to refer to the anniversary of a person’s birth.

The Konkani word for “ugly” is कुरूप. कुरूप is an adjective used to describe something that is displeasing to the eye or not aesthetically pleasing.

The English word love is translated into Konkani as मोग. मोग refers to the concept of strong affection.

The Konkani word for wolf is लांडगो. The word refers to the animal known as a wolf.

The Konkani word for blood is रगत. The word refers to the vital liquid flowing in the bodies of humans and animals.

The English phrase ‘sorry’ is expressed in Konkani as माफ करा. The phrase is used to express regret or to ask for forgiveness after a mistake.

The phrase “will you marry me?” in Konkani is तुं म्हजे लागीं लग्न करतलीं? This phrase is used to ask someone to become your spouse in marriage.