म्हैस
mhais
The Konkani word for buffalo is म्हैस (mhais).
The word refers to a buffalo, specifically a bovid of the Bubalina subtribe.
Meaning: bovid of the Bubalina subtribe (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is mhais.
Did you know?
- In some coastal Konkani dialects, the word for buffalo is used idiomatically to describe someone who is incredibly stubborn or slow to move.
- In Goan villages, the म्हैस is traditionally used to cultivate the muddy 'khazan' lands, where they act as natural bio-filters and plowers in saline environments.
- While the म्हैस is a source of milk, its meat is strictly avoided by many Konkani Hindus who follow a lacto-vegetarian diet, making the animal a symbol of sustenance without slaughter.
Examples in context
- आमचे कडे एक म्हैस आसा.amche kade ek mhais asa.We have one buffalo.
- म्हैस तळां घास खात आसा.mhais talã ghãs khat asa.The buffalo is eating grass on the ground.
Example conversation
Amit and Priya are visiting a farm.
- अमित Amitप्रिया, ती म्हैस पळय.Priya, ti mhais palay.Priya, look at that buffalo.
- प्रिया Priyaहो, ती कितली शांत आसा!ho, ti kitli shant asa!Yes, how calm it is!
- अमित Amitम्हैस दूध दिता.mhais dudh dita.The buffalo gives milk.
- प्रिया Priyaते खरंच बरोबर आसा.te kharch barobar asa.That is truly correct.
