ćhaj
feminine
The Romani word for girl is ćhaj or rakli.
Meaning: young female person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Romani | Note |
|---|---|
| ćhaj | feminine |
| rakli | feminine |
Both words are used to refer to a young female person.
Which one should you use?
ćhaj and rakli are both feminine terms for a girl.
Did you know?
- The word rakli is the feminine version of raklo, which specifically refers to a boy who is not Romani.
- In some Romani dialects, the term for 'girl' is used as a term of endearment for women of all ages, not just children.
- While ćhaj is a general term for a girl, rakli can carry different social connotations depending on whether it refers to an insider or an outsider.
Examples in context
- O ćhaj si šukar.The girl is beautiful.
Example conversation
Toni and Miloš are talking about a neighbor's child.
- ToniO ćhaj si baš xalo.The girl is very clever.
- MilošTe sačum, si xalo.True, she is clever.
- ToniO ćhaj dža luludžá.The girl is going to the flowers.
- MilošDža luludžá, sačum.She is going to the flowers, indeed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “girl” translations and entries ćhaj, rakli, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rakli, ćhaj, CC BY-SA 4.0.
