Family

Family

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Daughter

Meye

MAY-yay

About this phrase

Literally

girl; daughter

When to use it

Amar meye means 'my daughter'; alone, meye means 'girl'. The counterpart is chele, son/boy.

How it feels

Neutral, everyday kinship term.

Formality

Neutral

Grammar

Word by word

Examples

In a conversation

A

Eta tomar meye?

Is this your daughter?

B

Hyan, amar meye

Yes, my daughter.

Common replies

O amar meye

She is my daughter.

Tomar meyer boyosh koto?

How old is your daughter?