ଛାଇ

Odia

Etymology

Inherited from Sanskrit छाया (chāyā).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃʰai/

Noun

ଛାଇ (chai)

1. shade; want of Sun's rays
2. shadow
3. shelter
4. reflection of a thing on water or mirror
5. a place where the Sun's rays do not fall
6. thatching; overlaying

References

• Praharaj, Gopala Chandra (1931—1940) “ଛାଇ”, in Purnnacandra Odia Bhashakosha, Cuttack: Utkal Sahitya Press