पेन
The Konkani word for "pen" is पेन.
पेन is a noun used to refer to a writing tool.
Meaning: writing tool (noun)
Did you know?
- In some Goan Konkani dialects, the use of the word पेन reflects the heavy Portuguese influence on the region's administrative and educational vocabulary.
- While पेन is used for the modern tool, the traditional Konkani word for a writing instrument was लेखणी, which shares a root with the Sanskrit word for 'writing'.
- In many Konkani dialects, the pronunciation of the 'e' in पेन might sound more like the 'e' in 'men' than the 'e' in 'pen' depending on the regional influence.
Examples in context
- माका एक नवा पेन मेळ्ळो.Maka ek nava pen melllo.I got a new pen.
Example conversation
Two students are in a classroom.
- अंजली Anjaliराहुल, तुजे कडेन पेन आसा?Rahul, tujé kaden pen asa?Rahul, do you have a pen?
- राहुल Rahulहो, म्हाका एकच पेन आसा.ho, mháka ekach pen asa.Yes, I have only one pen.
- अंजली Anjaliतो पेन मका थोड्या वेळान दिव.to pen maka thodya vellan div.Give me that pen for a little while.
- राहुल Rahulहा, घे हा पेन.ha, ghe ha pen.Yes, take this pen.
