منی مہر
mani mehr
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Balochi as منی مہر (mani mehr).
منی مہر is a term of endearment used to address a person someone loves.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of منی (mani) meaning "my" and مہر (mehr) meaning "love" or "affection".
How do you pronounce it?
mani mehr
Did you know?
- The word مہر is shared with Old Persian and relates to 'Mithra', the ancient Indo-Iranian deity of sun, covenant and friendship.
- While منی مہر is the literal translation, Balochi speakers often use metaphors involving nature, such as comparing a loved one to a 'gazelle' or a 'moon'.
- In some poetic contexts, منی مہر can be used to address the divine or a higher power, expressing a sense of spiritual devotion.
Examples in context
- منی مہر، تو چنت؟mani mehr, to chant?My love, how are you?
- منی مہر، من تئی کمک کناں۔mani mehr, man tai kumak kanan.My love, I will help you.
Example conversation
A couple talking at home.
- بشر Basharمنی مہر، چائے تیار اِنت؟mani mahr, chaye tayyar int?My love, is the tea ready?
- بِنّہ Binnaجی ہاو، تیار اِنت۔ji hao, tayyar int.Yes, it is ready.
- بشر Basharشکریا، تو باز مہربان ے کہ۔shukrya, to baz mahrban e ka.Thank you, you are very kind.
- بِنّہ Binnaکوچ بہ نیست، بشر۔koch ba nist, Bashar.It is nothing, Bashar.
