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dai

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Noun — A traditional birth attendant or midwife, especially in South Asia.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi dai, ultimately from Sanskrit.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dai” mean?

The word “dai” means a traditional birth attendant or midwife, especially in South Asia. In plain terms, a traditional, often untrained, midwife — a term used mainly in South Asian contexts.

How do you pronounce “dai”?

“Dai” is pronounced deye (/daɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dai” in a sentence?

Here is “dai” used in a sentence: “The village dai had delivered nearly every baby born there for forty years.”

What is another word for “dai”?

Words with a similar meaning to “dai” include Daizhou, Taichow and Tai-chou.

What part of speech is “dai”?

“Dai” is a noun.

Where does the word “dai” come from?

The word “dai” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Hindi dai, ultimately from Sanskrit.

Is “dai” a common word?

“Dai” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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