ભત્રીજી
bhatriji
The Gujarati word for niece is ભત્રીજી (bhatriji).
ભત્રીજી is a noun used to refer to a niece, specifically the daughter of one's brother or sister.
Meaning: fraternal or sororal niece (noun)
Which one should you use?
ભત્રીજી is the feminine form used to refer to a female niece.
How do you pronounce it?
bhatriji
Did you know?
- In Gujarati, the word ભત્રીજી (bhatriji) specifically refers to a brother's daughter, whereas a sister's daughter is called ભાણી (bhani).
- In many Gujarati households, the distinction between a ભત્રીજી (bhatriji) and a ભાણી (bhani) can even influence the specific respect terms used when addressing them.
- The word ભત્રીજી (bhatriji) is part of a larger system of 'agnatic' kinship terms that emphasize the father's lineage.
Examples in context
- ભાઈની પુત્રી ને ભત્રીજી ક્હેવાયA niece is the daughter of a brother.This sentence shows that a niece is the daughter of a brother.Tatoeba #6171319 by Rav, translation #6171302 by RobinvanderVliet
- ભાઈ કે બહેનની પુત્રી ને ભત્રીજી ક્હેવાયA niece is the daughter of a sibling.This sentence explains that a niece is the daughter of a sibling.Tatoeba #6171317 by Rav, translation #6171301 by RobinvanderVliet
- મારી ભત્રીજી ખૂબ જ હોશિયાર છે.mari bhatriji khub ja hoshiyar che.My niece is very intelligent.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their families at a cafe.
- નિયા Niyaતમારી ભત્રીજી અત્યારે શું કરે છે?tamari bhatriji atyare shu kare che?What is your niece doing these days?
- મિતલ Mitalતે અત્યારે કોલેજમાં અભ્યાસ કરે છે.te atyare college ma abhyas kare che.She is studying in college now.
- નિયા Niyaતે ખૂબ જ સરસ છે.te khub ja saras che.She is very wonderful.
- મિતલ Mitalહા, તે ખૂબ જ મહેનતુ છે.ha, te khub ja mahentu che.Yes, she is very hardworking.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
