मां
mā̃
The English word mother is translated into Rajasthani as मां (mā̃).
The term is used to refer to a female human who gives birth to or parents a child.
Meaning: female (human) who gives birth to or parents a child (noun)
Which one should you use?
While मां is the standard form, other variations exist depending on the level of formality and context. Maa is an informal term used to address one's mother, while Mataji is a formal and respectful way to address mothers in Rajasthani. For literary or poetic contexts, the term Janani is used. Additionally, Ma is a term used to address mothers in Rajasthani.
How do you pronounce it?
mā̃
Did you know?
- In certain Rajasthani sub-dialects, the term for mother is closely linked to words used for 'goddess', reflecting a cultural tendency to deify maternal figures.
- In traditional Rajasthani kinship terms, the word for mother changes depending on whether you are referring to the paternal or maternal side of the family tree.
- In some traditional folk songs of Rajasthan, a mother is often personified through nature, and the word for 'mother' might be replaced by metaphors involving the earth or the soil.
Examples in context
- मां बहुत कोमल है।mā̃ bahut komal hai.Mother is very gentle.
- मां खाना बना रही है।mā̃ khāno banā rāhī hai.Mother is cooking food.
- मेरी मां बहुत प्यारी है।merī mā̃ bahut pyārī hai.My mother is very lovely.
Example conversation
Om Prakash is asking Sunita about her family.
- ओमप्रकाश Omprakashथारी मां कठा है?Thari maan katha hai?Where is your mother?
- सुनीता Sunitaमेरी मां गांव में है।Meri maan gaanv mein hai.My mother is in the village.
- ओमप्रकाश Omprakashवो कद आवेली?Vo kad aaveli?When will she come?
- सुनीता Sunitaमां अगले हफ्ते आवेली।Maan agle hafte aaveli.Mother will come next week.
