dai
3 synonyms for dai, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A traditional birth attendant or midwife, especially in South Asia.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Daizhou
Taichow
Tai-chou
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi dai, ultimately from Sanskrit.
Full origin of dai →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.
