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Maithili Dictionary
A beginner's guide to the sweet language of Mithila. Learn essential words and phrases.
Greetings
Pranam / Gor Lagai Chi
I bow to you / I touch your feet (Respectful Greeting)
Daily Life
Aahan
You (Respectful)
Daily Life
Hum
I / We (often used for self)
Greetings
Ki Hal Chal?
How are you?
Daily Life
Niman
Good / Nice
Food
Bhojan
Food / Meal
Food
Paan
Betel leaf
Food
Maach
Fish
Daily Life
Gam
Village / Home
Relations
Kakak
Uncle (Paternal)
Relations
Didi
Elder Sister
Relations
Bauaa
Baby boy / Brother (affectionate)
Relations
Dai
Baby girl / Sister (affectionate)
Daily Life
Pahu
Guest
Daily Life
Aai
Today
Daily Life
Kaail
Tomorrow / Yesterday (depends on context)
Daily Life
Eken
Right now
Daily Life
Kato
Where
Daily Life
Kakhni
When