नवरा
navrā/nəʋ.ɾa/masculine
The English phrase 'husband' is translated into Marathi as नवरा (navrā) or पती.
Meaning: male partner in marriage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Marathi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| नवरा | navrā | /nəʋ.ɾa/ | masculine |
| पती | patī | /pə.t̪i/ | masculine |
Both words are used to refer to a male partner in a marriage.
Which one should you use?
पती is a more formal way to say 'husband'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the more respectful form पती in certain grammatical cases or to show respect, it often takes the suffix '-nā' to become पतींना.
How do you pronounce it?
The /n/ sound is like the [n] in 'not', the /ə/ sound is like the [a] in 'about' and the /ɾ/ sound is like the [t] in the American pronunciation of 'atom'.
Did you know?
- In many traditional Marathi contexts, a woman might avoid using her husband's actual name, instead referring to him through his relationship to her or using a respectful title.
- While पती means 'husband', in some classical contexts it can refer to any lord, master, or protector of a household.
- The word नवरी (bride) and नवरा (husband) are linguistically linked to the concept of 'newness' or 'being new' in their Sanskrit roots.
Examples in context
- तिचा नवरा गे आहे.Her husband is gay.This sentence shows how to use नवरा to describe a husband's sexual orientation.Tatoeba #8684569 by sabretou, translation #8417502 by Amastan
- टॉमचे पती गे आहेत.Tom's husband is gay.This sentence demonstrates the use of the formal term पती.Tatoeba #8684568 by sabretou, translation #8594156 by shekitten
- माझ्या पतींना फोन करा.Call my husband.This sentence shows the respectful form पती used with the suffix '-nā'.Tatoeba #4768113 by sabretou, translation #1730012 by CM
- 27 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Priya is talking to Amit about her family.
- अमित Amitतुझा नवरा कुठे आहे?Tujha navra kuthe aahe?Where is your husband?
- प्रिया Priyaमाझा नवरा कामाला गेला आहे.Majha navra kamala gela aahe.My husband has gone to work.
- अमित Amitतो कधी येईल?To kadhi yeil?When will he come?
- प्रिया Priyaतो संध्याकाळी येईल.To sandhyakali yeil.He will come in the evening.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “husband” translations and entries नवरा, पती, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries नवरा, पती, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
