మావయ్య
maavayya
The Telugu word for uncle is మావయ్య (maavayya).
మావయ్య is a noun used to refer to the brother of one's parent or a brother-in-law.
Meaning: brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
maavayya
Did you know?
- A man may address his father-in-law as మావయ్య, blending the biological family role of an uncle with the legal role of a spouse's parent.
- The word మావయ్య includes the suffix అయ్య, which is a term of endearment and respect similar to calling someone 'dear father' or 'sir'.
- In some traditional Telugu wedding customs, the maternal uncle, or మావయ్య, plays a critical role in the ceremony and is often the primary guest of honor.
Examples in context
- మావయ్య చాలా మంచివారు.māvayya chālā machinvāru.Uncle is a very good person.
- మావయ్య ఇంటికి వచ్చారు.māvayya inṭiki vachāru.Uncle came to the house.
- మావయ్య నన్ను పిలిచారు.māvayya nannu pilichāru.Uncle called me.
Example conversation
Lakshmi and Sai are talking about a family visit.
- లక్ష్మి Lakshmiమావయ్య ఎప్పుడు వస్తారు?māvayya eppuḍu vastāru?When will uncle come?
- సాయి Saiమావయ్య రేపు వస్తారు.māvayya rēpu vastāru.Uncle will come tomorrow.
- లక్ష్మి Lakshmiమావయ్యకు ఏదైనా తెద్దామా?māvayyaku ēdainā teddāmā?Shall we bring something for uncle?
- సాయి Saiఅవును, పండ్లు తెద్దాం.avunu, pandlu teddām.Yes, let's bring some fruits.
