आवय
aavoy
The English word 'mother' is translated to Konkani as आवय (aavoy).
The term refers to a female human who has given birth to or is the parent of a child.
Meaning: female (human) who gives birth to or parents a child (noun)
Which one should you use?
Aayi is a specific informal variation used when addressing or referencing one's mother.
How do you pronounce it?
aavoy
Did you know?
- The word Aavoy is often used in Konkani poetry to personify nature, such as calling the earth Aavoy to signify it as the ultimate provider.
- In certain household settings, even if a child is not speaking to their biological mother, they might use a variation of Aayi as a respectful way to address any elder woman in the house.
- Because Konkani is spoken by both Hindus and Christians, you may encounter the word माय as a synonym for आवय depending on the community and dialect.
Examples in context
- माजी आवय म्हाका खूब मोग करता.mājī āvay mhākā khub mog karatā.My mother loves me very much.
- ती म्हजी आवय आसा.tī mhajī āvay āsā.She is my mother.
Example conversation
Amit and Nisha are talking about family.
- अमित Amitनिशा, तुजी आवय कशे आसात?Nisha, tuji avay kashe asat?Nisha, how is your mother?
- निशा Nishaमजी आवय एकदम बरी आसा, अमित.maji avay ekdam bari asa, Amit.My mother is perfectly fine, Amit.
- अमित Amitतिका म्हजो नमस्कार सांग.tika mhajo namaskar sang.Give her my regards.
- निशा Nishaबरं, हांव सांगतली.baram, hanv sangatli.Okay, I will tell her.
