थान
than
The Konkani word for "breast" is थान (than).
In this context, the word refers to the milk-producing organ.
Meaning: milk-producing organ (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
than
Did you know?
- Because Konkani is spoken by both Hindus and Christians, the terminology for the थान can vary slightly based on the influence of Portuguese or Sanskrit.
- The word थान shares a phonetic root with words in other Indo-Aryan languages that refer to a 'place' or 'station', though the meanings have diverged completely.
- When discussing breastfeeding, Konkani speakers often use a verb-based phrase describing the act of 'giving milk' rather than focusing on the noun थान itself.
Example conversation
A couple discussing their newborn baby's feeding.
- रोहन Rohanबाळ रडता, ताका भूक लागलीत.Baḷ raḍtā, tāka bhūk lāglīt.The baby is crying, he is hungry.
- प्रिया Priyaहांव ताका थान पायन.Hānv tāka thān pāyan.I will breastfeed him.
- रोहन Rohanतो आतां शांत जातलो.To ātān shānt jātlō.He will be quiet now.
- प्रिया Priyaहोय, ताका दुद जाय.Hōy, tāka dud zāy.Yes, he needs milk.
