दुकूर
dukūr
The Konkani word for 'pig' is दुकूर (dukūr).
दुकूर is a noun used to refer to a pig, the mammal of the family Suidae.
Meaning: mammal of family Suidae (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
dukūr
Did you know?
- The word दुकूर shares its roots with the Sanskrit word sukara, which literally means 'easy to be handled' or 'easy to tame'.
- In the coastal regions of Goa, the word दुकूर is often replaced by the Portuguese loanword porco in everyday conversation.
- In many Konkani households, calling a person दुकूर is considered much more offensive than simply calling them a 'pig' in English would be.
Examples in context
- हें दुकूर काय खाता?he dukūr kāy khātā?What is this pig eating?
Example conversation
Amit and Priya are walking near a farm.
- अमित Amitप्रिया, तो बघ दुकूर!Priya, to bokh dukur!Priya, look at that pig!
- प्रिया Priyaहोय, तो कितलो ल्हान आसा.hoy, to kitlo lhan asa.Yes, how small it is.
- अमित Amitदुकूर खायला आवडता.dukur khayala avadta.The pig likes to eat.
- प्रिया Priyaतो खरोच मजेशीर आसा.to kharoch majeshir asa.It is truly funny.
