वाग
vaag
The word for tiger in Konkani is वाग (vaag).
The term refers to the mammal Panthera tigris.
Meaning: The mammal Panthera tigris (noun)
Which one should you use?
While वाग is the standard form, the forms Vagh and Vyaghra are also used in specific contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
vaag
Did you know?
- In the folklore of the Konkan coast, the वाग is often associated with the forest deity, and traditional dances may feature performers dressed as tigers to invoke strength and protection.
- In many Konkani-speaking regions, the word for tiger is often used metaphorically in folk songs to describe a person of great courage or a formidable leader.
- The Konkani word वाग is a cognate with the Marathi word for tiger, reflecting the deep historical and linguistic overlap between these two Indo-Aryan languages in the Konkan region.
Examples in context
- वाग खूप शक्तिशाली आसता.Vag khup shaktishali asta.A tiger is very powerful.
- जंगलान वाग दिसलो.Janglan vag dislo.A tiger was seen in the forest.
Example conversation
Sneha and Rohan are visiting a zoo.
- रोहन Rohanस्नेहा, हांगा बघ, वाग आसा!Sneha, hanga bog, våg asa!Sneha, look here, there is a tiger!
- स्नेहा Snehaहो वाग कितलो सुंदर आसा.ho våg kitlo sundar asa.This tiger is so beautiful.
- रोहन Rohanवाग खंय वता?våg khoy vta?Where is the tiger going?
- स्नेहा Snehaतो वाग आतां झोपता.to våg ata zhopta.That tiger is sleeping now.
