माथें
mathem
The Konkani word for head is माथें (mathem).
माथें refers to the head, the anatomical part of the body.
Meaning: part of the body (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
mathem
Did you know?
- If you are talking about the 'head' of a pin or a nail, Konkani often uses the word टोपी (topi), which literally translates to 'cap'.
- In Konkani culture, touching the माथें of an elder is a gesture of deep respect and a way of seeking blessings.
- The word माथें is inherited from the Prakrit word 𑀫𑀢𑁆𑀣𑀅 and the Sanskrit word मस्तक, which means 'forehead' or 'top of the head'.
Examples in context
- सिराचो पोद्दोPillow for the head.
Example conversation
Rahul tells Priya that he is feeling unwell.
- राहुल Rahulप्रिया, माझें माथें खूब दुखता.Priya, mazem mathen khub dukhta.Priya, my head hurts a lot.
- प्रिया Priyaतूं विश्रांती घे, राहुल.tun vishranti ghe, Rahul.You take some rest, Rahul.
- राहुल Rahulमला एक गोळी प्रसावन दे.mala ek goli prasavan de.Give me a pill please.
- प्रिया Priyaहांव तुका आत्ताच दितां.hanv tuka attach ditan.I will give it to you right now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries माथें, CC BY-SA 4.0.
