हत्ती
The Konkani word for elephant is हत्ती.
This noun refers to the mammal elephant.
Meaning: mammal (noun)
Did you know?
- The word हत्ती shares a common linguistic root with the Sanskrit word 'hasti', which literally refers to the possession of a 'tusk'.
- Because Konkani is written in multiple scripts including Devanagari and Latin, the word हत्ती can appear visually very different depending on the script chosen by the speaker.
- In Konkani culture, the हत्ती is often associated with the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival, where the elephant head of Lord Ganesha symbolizes wisdom and the removal of obstacles.
Examples in context
- तो हत्ती खूब व्हड आसा.to hatti khub vhad asa.That elephant is very big.
- आमकां हत्ती पळोवपाक आवडटा.amka hatti polovpak avadta.We like seeing elephants.
- जंगलार एक हत्ती दिसलो.janglar ek hatti dislo.An elephant was seen in the forest.
Example conversation
Priya and Rohan are visiting a zoo.
- प्रिया Priyaरोहन, हत्तीकडे बघ!Rohan, hattikade bag!Rohan, look at the elephant!
- रोहन Rohanतो किती मोठा आहे!To kiti motho asa!It is so big!
- प्रिया Priyaहत्तीला गवत खाताना बघ.Hattila gavat khatana bag.Watch the elephant eating grass.
- रोहन Rohanहो, तो खूप शांत आहे.Ho, to khup shant asa.Yes, it is very calm.
