घोव
ghov
The Konkani word for husband is घोव (ghov).
घोव is a noun used to refer to a male partner in a marriage.
Meaning: male partner in marriage (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
ghov
Did you know?
- While घोव is the standard word, in many Goan households, a wife might never use her husband's actual name aloud, even when speaking to him directly.
- The word घोव is used by both Hindu and Christian Konkani speakers, bridging the different religious communities of the region.
- The word घोव is a descendant of the Prakrit word goha, which served as a linguistic bridge between ancient Sanskrit and modern Indo-Aryan languages.
Examples in context
- तो म्हजो घोव आसा.to mhojo ghov asa.He is my husband.
- म्हजे घोवाक भाजी आवडटा.mhoje ghovak bhaji avadta.My husband likes vegetables.
Example conversation
Nisha is introducing her husband to Rohan.
- रोहन Rohanहय निशा, तुजो घोव खंय आसा?hay nisha, tujo ghov khoy asa?Hi Nisha, where is your husband?
- निशा Nishaतो घरांत आसा, रोहन.to ghrant asa, rohan.He is at home, Rohan.
- रोहन Rohanतका म्हाका मेळोवप आसा.taka mhaka melovp asa.I want to meet him.
- निशा Nishaहांव ताका हांवरातून हांवरांव.hanv taka hanvratun hanvrav.I will bring him inside.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries घोव, CC BY-SA 4.0.
