ममेरा در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Refers specifically to cousins from the maternal uncle's side.
- Changes form based on gender: mamerā (masc), mamerī (fem).
- Essential for precise Hindi family descriptions.
- Derived from the root word 'Mama' (mother's brother).
The Hindi word ममेरा (mamerā) is a specific relational adjective used to describe someone or something related to one's maternal uncle (mother's brother). In English, the word 'cousin' is a broad umbrella term that covers relatives from both the mother's and father's sides, regardless of gender. However, Hindi, like many Indo-Aryan languages, employs a highly precise kinship system. When you say someone is your mamerā bhāī (maternal cousin brother), you are explicitly stating that he is the son of your mother's brother (your māmā).
- Grammatical Category
- Adjective (Possessive/Relational)
- Root Word
- मामा (māmā) - Maternal Uncle
- Gender Agreement
- Changes to ममेरी (mamerī) for feminine and ममेरे (mamere) for plural or oblique masculine.
This word is used almost exclusively in familial contexts. In Indian culture, the relationship with the maternal uncle's family is traditionally very close and significant. The māmā often plays a pivotal role in ceremonies, weddings, and the upbringing of his sister's children. Therefore, identifying a cousin as mamerā immediately signals a specific set of cultural expectations and emotional bonds. It differentiates this cousin from a chacherā (father's brother's child), fuperā (father's sister's child), or mauserā (mother's sister's child).
वह मेरा ममेरा भाई है। (He is my maternal cousin brother.)
The term is versatile. While most commonly paired with 'brother' (bhāī) or 'sister' (bahan), it can also describe property, a village, or an inheritance coming from the maternal uncle's side. For instance, mamerī sampatti would refer to property inherited from a maternal uncle. In daily conversation, if someone asks how you are related to a guest, you wouldn't just say 'cousin'; you would specify 'mamerā bhāī' to provide the exact branch of the family tree.
मेरी ममेरी बहन डॉक्टर है। (My maternal cousin sister is a doctor.)
Understanding this word is crucial for navigating Indian social structures. In a culture where 'family' extends far beyond the nuclear unit, knowing exactly which uncle a cousin belongs to helps in understanding the hierarchy and the nature of the relationship. It also reflects the importance of the matrilineal link through the mother's brother, which is a cornerstone of South Asian kinship.
Using ममेरा (mamerā) correctly requires a basic understanding of Hindi adjective-noun agreement. Since it functions as an adjective, its ending changes based on the gender and number of the person or object it describes. This is a fundamental rule for A2 learners to master.
- Masculine Singular
- ममेरा भाई (mamerā bhāī) - Maternal cousin brother.
- Feminine Singular/Plural
- ममेरी बहन (mamerī bahan) - Maternal cousin sister.
- Masculine Plural / Oblique
- ममेरे भाई (mamere bhāī) - Maternal cousin brothers / To the maternal cousin brother.
Let's look at how this works in various sentence structures. In a simple descriptive sentence, the adjective precedes the noun. For example, 'I am going to my maternal cousin's wedding.' Here, 'wedding' (shādī) is feminine, but the relationship is with the brother. In Hindi, you say: Main apne mamere bhāī kī shādī mein jā rahā hūn. Notice how 'mamerā' becomes 'mamere' because it is in the oblique case (followed by the postposition 'kī').
मेरे ममेरे भाई का नाम राहुल है। (My maternal cousin brother's name is Rahul.)
Another common usage is when introducing someone. If you are at a party and want to be precise, you wouldn't just say 'He is my cousin.' You would say 'Yeh merā mamerā bhāī hai.' This level of detail is appreciated in Hindi-speaking communities as it shows a clear understanding of your family ties. It also avoids the follow-up question, 'Which side of the family?' which is almost always asked if you use the generic term 'cousin' (often borrowed into Hindi as 'kazan').
In more complex sentences, 'mamerā' can be used to describe shared history. 'We used to play together in our maternal uncle's village' can be expressed as Hum apne mamere gāon mein saath khelte the. Here, 'mamere gāon' implies the village where the maternal uncle resides, reinforcing the possessive nature of the adjective.
आज मेरी ममेरी बहन घर आ रही है। (Today my maternal cousin sister is coming home.)
Finally, it's important to note the emotional weight. Calling someone 'mamerā bhāī' often implies a sibling-like relationship. In many Indian households, these cousins are treated with the same affection and familiarity as biological siblings. Using the specific term 'mamerā' honors that connection and the specific lineage of the mother's side.
The word ममेरा (mamerā) is ubiquitous in Indian social life. You will hear it most frequently in domestic settings, during festivals, and in the context of marriage negotiations. Because the Indian family structure is predominantly extended rather than nuclear, the distinction between different types of cousins is not just a linguistic curiosity but a social necessity.
- Weddings & Ceremonies
- During the 'Mameru' or 'Bhaat' ceremony, where the maternal uncle brings gifts, the 'mamerā' cousins are central figures.
- Daily Conversations
- When explaining family trees or introducing guests at home.
- Legal and Formal Contexts
- In matters of inheritance or property disputes where the specific branch of the family must be identified.
In Bollywood movies and Hindi soap operas, family drama often revolves around these specific relationships. A plot might hinge on a conflict between a 'chacherā bhāī' and a 'mamerā bhāī'. In these stories, the 'mamerā bhāī' is often portrayed as a close ally because he represents the mother's side of the family, which is traditionally seen as a source of emotional support and refuge.
फिल्मों में ममेरे भाई-बहनों का प्यार अक्सर दिखाया जाता है। (In movies, the love between maternal cousins is often shown.)
You will also encounter this word in literature. Classic Hindi novels often use these specific kinship terms to paint a detailed picture of village life or complex family dynamics. For a learner, hearing 'mamerā' is a signal to look towards the mother's brother's family. If you are watching a Hindi news report about a family dispute over land, the reporter will likely use 'mamerā' to clarify which side of the family the claimant belongs to.
गाँव में ममेरे और चचेरे भाइयों के बीच अक्सर प्रतियोगिता होती है। (In villages, there is often competition between maternal and paternal cousins.)
Finally, in urban settings, even though many people speak 'Hinglish' and use the word 'cousin', they will often revert to 'mamerā bhāī' when they want to be specific or when speaking to elders. It carries a sense of traditional respect and clarity that the English loanword lacks.
For English speakers, the most common mistake is over-generalizing. In English, 'cousin' covers everyone. In Hindi, using a generic term or the wrong specific term can lead to confusion or even mild offense if it implies you don't value the specific family connection. Here are the pitfalls to avoid:
- Confusing with Paternal Cousins
- Mistaking mamerā for chacherā (father's brother's child). Remember: 'Ma' is for Mother's side.
- Gender Agreement Errors
- Saying 'mamerā bahan' instead of 'mamerī bahan'. The adjective must match the gender of the cousin.
- Oblique Case Neglect
- Failing to change 'mamerā' to 'mamere' when followed by a postposition (like 'ko', 'se', 'kā').
Incorrect: मैं अपने ममेरा भाई से मिला।
Correct: मैं अपने ममेरे भाई से मिला। (I met my maternal cousin.)
Another mistake is confusing 'mamerā' with 'mauserā'. Both are on the mother's side, but 'mamerā' is the brother's child, while 'mauserā' is the sister's child. A helpful mnemonic is to look at the first syllable: Ma-mā (Uncle) leads to Ma-merā. Mau-sī (Aunt) leads to Mau-serā.
Learners often forget that 'mamerā' is an adjective, not a noun. You cannot simply say 'He is my mamerā.' You must say 'He is my mamerā bhāī.' In English, we can say 'He is my cousin,' but in Hindi, the relationship noun (brother/sister) is almost always required to complete the thought.
मेरी ममेरी बहनें बहुत होशियार हैं। (My maternal cousin sisters are very smart.)
Finally, avoid using 'mamerā' for distant relatives. It is specifically for the first cousins—the direct children of your Mama. For more distant relatives on the maternal side, other descriptive phrases are used, though in casual speech, 'mamerā' might be extended to second cousins to simplify matters.
To truly master Hindi kinship, you must understand ममेरा (mamerā) within its ecosystem of related terms. Hindi has a specific word for every possible cousin relationship, categorized by whether they are from the father's (paternal) or mother's (maternal) side, and which specific sibling of the parent they belong to.
- चचेरा (chacherā)
- Paternal cousin (Father's brother's child). Derived from 'Chāchā'.
- फुपेरा (fuperā)
- Paternal cousin (Father's sister's child). Derived from 'Fūfā'.
- मौसेरा (mauserā)
- Maternal cousin (Mother's sister's child). Derived from 'Mausī'.
While English uses 'cousin' for all of these, Hindi speakers find these distinctions vital. If you want to be less specific, you might use the English loanword 'cousin' (pronounced as kazan), which is increasingly common in urban India among younger generations. However, using the traditional terms is always preferred in formal writing or when speaking with elders.
मेरे ममेरे और मौसेरे भाई एक ही स्कूल में पढ़ते हैं। (My maternal cousins—from both uncle and aunt—study in the same school.)
Another alternative is to use a descriptive phrase like māmā kā beṭā (uncle's son) or māmā kī beṭī (uncle's daughter). These are perfectly acceptable and often used interchangeably with 'mamerā bhāī' or 'mamerī bahan'. The choice depends on the flow of the sentence and regional preference. In some dialects, the suffix might change slightly, but 'mamerā' remains the standard Hindi form.
उसका ममेरा परिवार बहुत बड़ा है। (His maternal uncle's family is very large.)
Understanding these alternatives helps in comprehension. If you read a story where a character is described as a 'mamerā bhāī', you immediately know their mother's brother is involved. If they are described as 'chacherā', the father's side is the focus. This nuance is lost in English translation but is a rich part of the Hindi linguistic landscape.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
In many Indian languages, the word for 'mother' (Mā) is the root for 'maternal uncle' (Mā-mā), literally 'double mother' or 'like a mother'.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'me' like 'me' in English (should be like 'may').
- Not rolling the 'r' correctly.
- Making the final 'ā' too short.
سطح دشواری
Easy to recognize once the root 'Mama' is known.
Requires attention to gender/number agreement endings.
Naturalizing the specific kinship term takes practice for English natives.
Very common in family contexts; easy to catch.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Adjective-Noun Agreement
ममेरा भाई (M), ममेरी बहन (F), ममेरे भाई (Pl).
Oblique Case Transformation
ममेरे भाई को (to the brother) - 'ā' changes to 'e'.
Possessive Postpositions
ममेरे भाई का घर - 'kā' follows the oblique 'mamere'.
Compound Kinship Terms
ममेरा-फुपेरा - combining different cousin types.
Gender of Abstract Nouns
ममेरी यादें (Memories are Fem. Plural, so mamerī).
مثالها بر اساس سطح
वह मेरा ममेरा भाई है।
He is my maternal cousin brother.
Simple subject-complement structure.
मेरी ममेरी बहन छोटी है।
My maternal cousin sister is small/young.
Feminine agreement: ममेरी (mamerī).
ममेरा भाई यहाँ है।
The maternal cousin brother is here.
Basic location sentence.
क्या वह तुम्हारी ममेरी बहन है?
Is she your maternal cousin sister?
Interrogative sentence.
मेरा ममेरा भाई लंबा है।
My maternal cousin brother is tall.
Adjective describing a person.
ममेरी बहन का नाम पूजा है।
The maternal cousin sister's name is Pooja.
Possessive construction with 'kā'.
हम ममेरे भाई हैं।
We are maternal cousin brothers.
Plural masculine: ममेरे (mamere).
वह ममेरी बहन अच्छी है।
That maternal cousin sister is good.
Demonstrative adjective with feminine noun.
मैं अपने ममेरे भाई के घर जा रहा हूँ।
I am going to my maternal cousin brother's house.
Oblique case: ममेरे (mamere) because of 'ke'.
तुम्हारी ममेरी बहन कहाँ रहती है?
Where does your maternal cousin sister live?
Present simple question.
मेरे दो ममेरे भाई हैं।
I have two maternal cousin brothers.
Plural noun requires plural adjective.
वह मेरी ममेरी बहन की किताब है।
That is my maternal cousin sister's book.
Possessive agreement with 'bahan'.
ममेरे भाई ने मुझे फोन किया।
The maternal cousin brother called me.
Ergative case 'ne' makes 'mamerā' oblique.
मेरी ममेरी बहनें बहुत गाती हैं।
My maternal cousin sisters sing a lot.
Plural feminine: ममेरी (mamerī) stays the same.
क्या तुम अपने ममेरे भाई को जानते हो?
Do you know your maternal cousin brother?
Oblique case with 'ko'.
उसका ममेरा भाई दिल्ली में पढ़ता है।
His maternal cousin brother studies in Delhi.
Third person possessive.
पिछले साल हम अपने ममेरे भाई की शादी में गए थे।
Last year we went to our maternal cousin brother's wedding.
Complex past tense sentence.
मेरी ममेरी बहन डॉक्टर बनने के लिए पढ़ाई कर रही है।
My maternal cousin sister is studying to become a doctor.
Purpose clause with 'ke liye'.
मेरे ममेरे भाइयों के साथ मेरा रिश्ता बहुत गहरा है।
My relationship with my maternal cousin brothers is very deep.
Plural oblique usage.
उसने अपने ममेरे भाई से उधार लिया था।
He had taken a loan from his maternal cousin brother.
Past perfect with postposition 'se'.
ममेरी बहन की शादी के लिए मामा जी बहुत खुश हैं।
Mama ji is very happy for the maternal cousin sister's wedding.
Linking the cousin to the uncle (Mama).
क्या आपके ममेरे भाई भी इसी शहर में रहते हैं?
Do your maternal cousin brothers also live in this city?
Formal 'aapke' with plural 'mamere'.
मैंने अपनी ममेरी बहन को एक उपहार भेजा।
I sent a gift to my maternal cousin sister.
Dative case usage.
ममेरे भाई का स्वभाव बहुत ही शांत है।
The maternal cousin brother's nature is very calm.
Describing personality.
संपत्ति के बंटवारे में ममेरे भाई का भी हिस्सा था।
The maternal cousin brother also had a share in the property division.
Abstract noun 'hissā' (share).
मेरी ममेरी बहन ने विदेश में उच्च शिक्षा प्राप्त की है।
My maternal cousin sister has obtained higher education abroad.
Present perfect with 'ne'.
गाँव के घर में अक्सर ममेरे और चचेरे भाई इकट्ठे होते हैं।
Maternal and paternal cousins often gather in the village house.
Comparing two types of cousins.
ममेरे भाई की सफलता पर पूरे परिवार को गर्व है।
The whole family is proud of the maternal cousin brother's success.
Abstract noun 'saphalta' (success).
वह अपने ममेरे भाई की सलाह के बिना कोई काम नहीं करता।
He doesn't do anything without his maternal cousin brother's advice.
Negative construction with 'ke binā'.
ममेरी बहन के ससुराल वाले बहुत अच्छे लोग हैं।
The maternal cousin sister's in-laws are very good people.
Complex kinship links.
बचपन में मैं और मेरा ममेरा भाई बहुत शरारतें करते थे।
In childhood, I and my maternal cousin brother used to do many mischiefs.
Habitual past tense.
ममेरे भाई ने अपनी मेहनत से अपना नाम कमाया है।
The maternal cousin brother has earned a name for himself through hard work.
Idiomatic expression 'naam kamānā'.
पारिवारिक विवादों में अक्सर ममेरे पक्ष की भूमिका महत्वपूर्ण होती है।
In family disputes, the role of the maternal side is often significant.
Formal vocabulary: 'paksh' (side), 'bhumikā' (role).
लेखक ने उपन्यास में ममेरे भाई के चरित्र को बहुत गहराई से उकेरा है।
The author has portrayed the maternal cousin's character with great depth in the novel.
Literary analysis vocabulary.
ममेरी बहन की विद्वत्ता की चर्चा पूरे समाज में है।
The maternal cousin sister's scholarship is discussed throughout society.
Formal noun 'vidvattā' (scholarship).
सांस्कृतिक अनुष्ठानों में ममेरे भाई का स्थान विशिष्ट होता है।
The maternal cousin brother has a distinct place in cultural rituals.
Sanskritized vocabulary.
ममेरे भाई के साथ उनका वैचारिक मतभेद जगजाहिर है।
His ideological differences with his maternal cousin brother are well-known.
Abstract formal terms.
ममेरी बहन ने सामाजिक कुरीतियों के विरुद्ध आवाज़ उठाई।
The maternal cousin sister raised her voice against social evils.
Social justice context.
विरासत के कानून के अनुसार ममेरे भाई का दावा खारिज कर दिया गया।
According to inheritance laws, the maternal cousin brother's claim was rejected.
Legal terminology.
ममेरे भाई की असामयिक मृत्यु से परिवार पर दुखों का पहाड़ टूट पड़ा।
The untimely death of the maternal cousin brother brought immense sorrow to the family.
Idiomatic expression 'dukhon kā pahāṛ ṭūṭnā'.
ममेरे रिश्तों की प्रगाढ़ता भारतीय समाज की अटूट परंपरा का हिस्सा है।
The intensity of maternal relationships is a part of the unbreakable tradition of Indian society.
Highly formal/philosophical register.
राजनीतिक समीकरणों में ममेरे भाई का समर्थन निर्णायक सिद्ध हुआ।
In political equations, the maternal cousin brother's support proved decisive.
Political/Strategic context.
ममेरी बहन की काव्य-प्रतिभा ने आलोचकों को भी अचंभित कर दिया।
The maternal cousin sister's poetic talent astonished even the critics.
Artistic/Critical register.
ममेरे भाई के प्रति उनका कृतज्ञता का भाव शब्दों में व्यक्त नहीं किया जा सकता।
His sense of gratitude towards his maternal cousin brother cannot be expressed in words.
Emotional/Formal expression.
उन्होंने अपने ममेरे भाई के साथ मिलकर एक नए औद्योगिक साम्राज्य की नींव रखी।
Together with his maternal cousin brother, he laid the foundation of a new industrial empire.
Business/Historical context.
ममेरी बहन की कूटनीतिक सूझबूझ ने परिवार को टूटने से बचा लिया।
The maternal cousin sister's diplomatic wisdom saved the family from breaking apart.
High-level character trait description.
ममेरे भाई के दर्शनशास्त्र पर लिखे गए शोध-प्रबंध की सर्वत्र प्रशंसा हुई।
The thesis written by the maternal cousin brother on philosophy was praised everywhere.
Academic/Research context.
ममेरी बहन का व्यक्तित्व शालीनता और दृढ़ता का अनूठा संगम है।
The maternal cousin sister's personality is a unique blend of grace and firmness.
Sophisticated character analysis.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— The love between maternal cousins.
ममेरा भाई-बहन का प्यार सगे भाई-बहन जैसा होता है।
— Farewell of a maternal cousin sister after marriage.
ममेरी बहन की विदाई पर सब रोने लगे।
— List of maternal relatives.
शादी के लिए ममेरी रिश्तेदारों की सूची तैयार करो।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
This is the child of your mother's sister (Mausi), while mamerā is the child of your mother's brother (Mama).
This is the child of your father's brother (Chacha).
This is the child of your father's sister (Bua/Fupi).
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— Treating a maternal cousin as a real brother.
मेरे लिए तो मेरा ममेरा भाई सगा भाई ही है।
Informal— Being a support for one's maternal cousin.
मुसीबत में वह अपने ममेरे भाई की लाठी बना।
Literary— The special affection found at a maternal uncle's place.
वहाँ तो मामा का घर है और ममेरा प्यार।
Colloquial— Having deep roots in the maternal family.
उसकी ममेरी जड़ें बहुत मजबूत हैं।
Metaphorical— Referring to shared blood through the mother's side.
आखिर ममेरा खून है, मदद तो करेगा ही।
Informalبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Root word.
Mama is the uncle; mamerā is the adjective describing the cousin.
मामा का बेटा ममेरा भाई है।
Similar sound.
Mami is the uncle's wife; mamerā is the cousin relationship.
ममी का बेटा भी ममेरा भाई ही कहलाता है।
Similar sound.
Mamtā means motherly love; mamerā is a relationship term.
माँ की ममता और ममेरा प्यार अलग हैं।
Phonetic similarity.
Marm means 'essence' or 'core'; mamerā is 'maternal'.
बात का मर्म समझो।
Starts with 'ma'.
Mahārānī means queen; mamerā is a cousin.
वह मेरी ममेरी बहन है, कोई महारानी नहीं।
الگوهای جملهسازی
वह मेरा [adjective] भाई है।
वह मेरा ममेरा भाई है।
मेरे पास [number] [adjective] भाई हैं।
मेरे पास दो ममेरे भाई हैं।
मैं अपने [adjective] भाई के साथ [verb] गया।
मैं अपने ममेरे भाई के साथ बाज़ार गया।
[adjective] भाई की [noun] बहुत अच्छी है।
ममेरे भाई की नौकरी बहुत अच्छी है।
[adjective] पक्ष के लोग [adjective] होते हैं।
ममेरे पक्ष के लोग बहुत दयालु होते हैं।
[adjective] भाई ने [noun] में मदद की।
ममेरे भाई ने पढ़ाई में मदद की।
[adjective] संबंधों की प्रगाढ़ता [noun] है।
ममेरे संबंधों की प्रगाढ़ता सराहनीय है।
यद्यपि वह मेरा [adjective] भाई है, फिर भी...
यद्यपि वह मेरा ममेरा भाई है, फिर भी हम कम मिलते हैं।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Common in daily speech and family discussions.
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Using 'mamerā' for a girl.
→
ममेरी (mamerī)
Adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they modify.
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Saying 'mamerā' for father's brother's son.
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चचेरा (chacherā)
Mamerā is strictly for the mother's brother's side.
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Forgeting the oblique 'e' ending.
→
ममेरे भाई को
When followed by a postposition, 'ā' endings change to 'e'.
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Confusing 'mamerā' with 'mauserā'.
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ममेरा (Uncle's child) vs मौसेरा (Aunt's child)
Both are maternal, but the specific parent differs.
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Using 'mamerā' as a noun.
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ममेरा भाई (Add the noun)
Mamerā is an adjective; it needs 'brother' or 'sister' after it.
نکات
Agreement is Key
Always match the ending of 'mamerā' to the person you are talking about. Mamerā (Boy), Mamerī (Girl).
The Mama Bond
In India, the Mama is often a second father figure. His kids (your mamerā cousins) are often like siblings.
Root Recognition
Recognizing 'Mama' inside 'Mamerā' will help you remember the meaning instantly.
Be Specific
Avoid saying 'mera cousin'. Say 'mera mamerā bhāī' to impress native speakers with your precision.
Oblique Form
Don't forget to use 'mamere' before postpositions like 'ko' or 'se'.
Context Clues
If you hear 'Nanihal', expect to hear 'mamerā' soon after, as they are related contexts.
Wedding Talk
At an Indian wedding, asking 'How are you mamerā?' is a common way to clarify relationships.
Sanskrit Roots
Knowing it comes from 'Māmaka' helps understand its long history in Indo-Aryan languages.
The 'Ma' Rule
Ma = Mother. Ma-mera = Mother's side. Simple!
Interchangeability
You can also say 'Mama ka beta', but 'mamerā bhāī' is more concise.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Ma' for Mother. 'Ma-mera' starts with 'Ma', so it's from your Mother's brother (Mama).
تداعی تصویری
Imagine your Mother (Ma) standing next to her brother (Mama) and his son (Mamerā bhāī).
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to name all your maternal cousins using 'mamerā' or 'mamerī' today.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Hindi word 'मामा' (māmā), which comes from the Sanskrit 'मामक' (māmaka).
معنای اصلی: Pertaining to or belonging to the maternal uncle.
Indo-Aryanبافت فرهنگی
Be careful to use the correct term; calling a paternal cousin 'mamerā' might confuse people about your family tree.
English speakers often struggle because 'cousin' is gender-neutral and side-neutral. 'Mamerā' forces you to be specific.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Family Introduction
- ये मेरा ममेरा भाई है।
- मेरी ममेरी बहन से मिलिए।
- वो मेरे ममेरे भाई का बेटा है।
- क्या आप मेरे ममेरे भाई को जानते हैं?
Weddings
- ममेरे भाई की शादी कब है?
- मामा जी और ममेरे भाई आ गए।
- ममेरी बहन की शादी की तैयारियाँ।
- ममेरे पक्ष का स्वागत।
Travel/Visiting
- मैं ममेरे घर जा रहा हूँ।
- ममेरा गाँव बहुत सुंदर है।
- हम ममेरे भाई के यहाँ रुकेंगे।
- ममेरी ननिहाल की यादें।
Childhood Memories
- हम ममेरे भाई के साथ खेलते थे।
- ममेरी बहन बहुत शरारती थी।
- ममेरे भाई ने मुझे पढ़ाया।
- बचपन की ममेरी यादें।
Legal/Inheritance
- ममेरी संपत्ति का विवाद।
- ममेरे भाई का हिस्सा।
- ममेरी विरासत का कानून।
- ममेरे पक्ष का दावा।
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आपके कोई ममेरे भाई-बहन हैं?"
"आपका ममेरा भाई कहाँ रहता है?"
"आपकी ममेरी बहन क्या करती है?"
"क्या आप अपने ममेरे भाई के करीब हैं?"
"आपने पिछली बार अपने ममेरे भाई से कब बात की थी?"
موضوعات نگارش
अपने सबसे प्रिय ममेरे भाई या ममेरी बहन के बारे में लिखिए।
अपने मामा के घर (ममेरे घर) की किसी याद का वर्णन कीजिए।
ममेरे भाई-बहनों और सगे भाई-बहनों के बीच क्या अंतर होता है? अपने विचार लिखिए।
क्या आपने कभी अपने ममेरे भाई की मदद की है? विस्तार से बताइए।
ममेरे पक्ष के किसी त्यौहार या शादी का अनुभव लिखिए।
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, 'mamerā' is an adjective. You must add 'bhāī' for brother or 'bahan' for sister. By itself, it just means 'related to the maternal uncle'.
The feminine form is 'ममेरी' (mamerī). Use it for sisters, aunts, or feminine objects like 'property' (sampatti).
Technically no, but in casual conversation, it is often extended to second cousins on the maternal uncle's side.
Most people just say 'maternal cousin' or 'māmā kā beṭā/beṭī' if they find 'mamerā' too formal.
Indian families are large and specific. Knowing if a cousin is from the mother's or father's side helps identify social roles and inheritance lines.
No, for them, you must use 'मौसेरा' (mauserā).
Yes, for masculine plural, it becomes 'ममेरे' (mamere). For feminine plural, it remains 'ममेरी' (mamerī).
Yes, 'चचेरा' (chacherā) for father's brother's kids and 'फुपेरा' (fuperā) for father's sister's kids.
It is standard Hindi. It's neither overly formal nor slang; it's the correct way to describe the relationship.
Mamerā starts with 'Ma' like Mama (Uncle). Mauserā starts with 'Mau' like Mausi (Aunt).
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence introducing your maternal cousin brother.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe your maternal cousin sister in three sentences.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short paragraph about a wedding you attended with your maternal cousins.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the difference between 'mamerā' and 'chacherā' in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a letter to your mamerā bhāī inviting him to your house.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I am going to the market with my maternal cousin sister.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a memory you have with your mamerā family.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'mamere' in a sentence with the postposition 'ko'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain why the maternal uncle is important in Indian culture.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write five sentences about your family tree using 'mamerā', 'chacherā', and 'mauserā'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'My maternal cousin is a very successful businessman.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a dialogue between two friends introducing their cousins.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
How does 'mamerā' change when describing 'property' (sampatti)? Write a sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Discuss the impact of urbanization on traditional kinship terms like 'mamerā'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Is your maternal cousin brother coming today?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a poem (4 lines) about cousins using 'mamerā'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe the 'Mameru' ceremony in your own words.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I have four maternal cousins, two brothers and two sisters.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the grammatical rule of adjective agreement for 'mamerā'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a journal entry about a day spent at your mamerā village.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce: ममेरा भाई (mamerā bhāī)
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce: ममेरी बहन (mamerī bahan)
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'He is my maternal cousin.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'She is my maternal cousin.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I am going to my maternal cousin's house.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain the word 'mamerā' in Hindi to a friend.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Introduce your mamerā bhāī to your teacher (formal).
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Talk about a memory with your maternal cousins for 1 minute.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Differentiate between 'mamerā' and 'mauserā' verbally.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'My maternal cousin sister is very intelligent.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask someone if they have any maternal cousins in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I met my maternal cousin yesterday.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Use 'mamere' in a sentence about a gift.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe your 'mamerā gāon' verbally.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The maternal uncle's family is coming.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce the plural oblique: ममेरे भाइयों (mamere bhāīyoṃ)
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I love my maternal cousin sisters.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Talk about the importance of family in India using 'mamerā'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'My maternal cousin is a doctor.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask: 'Where does your maternal cousin live?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen and write: 'वह मेरा ममेरा भाई है।' (Audio simulation)
Listen and identify the gender: 'ममेरी बहन' (Audio simulation)
Listen and translate: 'मेरे ममेरे भाई का नाम राहुल है।' (Audio simulation)
Listen for the adjective: 'मैं ममेरे घर जा रहा हूँ।' (Audio: ममेरे)
Listen and write the plural: 'मेरे तीन ममेरे भाई हैं।' (Audio simulation)
Listen and identify the relation: 'मामा का बेटा' (Audio simulation)
Listen and translate: 'ममेरी बहन की शादी में बहुत मज़ा आया।' (Audio simulation)
Listen for the case change: 'ममेरे भाई को बुलाओ।' (Audio simulation)
Listen and answer: Is the cousin a boy or girl? 'ममेरी बहन आई है।' (Answer: Girl)
Listen and translate: 'वह मेरा ममेरा भाई नहीं है।' (Audio simulation)
Listen and write: 'ममेरे भाई के साथ।' (Audio simulation)
Listen and identify the error: 'वह ममेरा बहन है।' (Audio simulation)
Listen and translate: 'क्या तुम्हारी कोई ममेरी बहन है?' (Audio simulation)
Listen and identify the context: 'ममेरी संपत्ति का मामला।' (Audio: Legal/Family)
Listen and repeat: 'ममेरा, ममेरी, ममेरे' (Audio simulation)
वह मेरा ममेरी भाई है।
भाई (bhāī) is masculine, so use ममेरा (mamerā).
मेरी ममेरा बहन आ रही है।
बहन (bahan) is feminine, so use ममेरी (mamerī).
मैं ममेरा भाई के साथ गया।
Use the oblique form ममेरे before 'ke saath'.
मेरे दो ममेरा भाई हैं।
Plural masculine requires ममेरे.
ममरा भाई यहाँ है।
The correct spelling and pronunciation is ममेरा.
उसने ममेरी भाई को देखा।
Oblique masculine is ममेरे, not ममेरी.
वह ममेरे बहन है।
Feminine singular is ममेरी.
ममेरा भाइयों ने काम किया।
Plural oblique requires ममेरे.
यह ममेरी घर है।
घर (ghar) is masculine.
मेरी ममेरी भाई डॉक्टर है।
Agreement must be masculine for 'bhāī'.
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نمره کامل!
Summary
ममेरा (mamerā) is the essential Hindi adjective to specify a maternal cousin (your Mama's child). Unlike the generic English 'cousin', it provides immediate clarity about the family branch. Example: 'Mamerā bhāī' means 'son of my mother's brother'.
- Refers specifically to cousins from the maternal uncle's side.
- Changes form based on gender: mamerā (masc), mamerī (fem).
- Essential for precise Hindi family descriptions.
- Derived from the root word 'Mama' (mother's brother).
Agreement is Key
Always match the ending of 'mamerā' to the person you are talking about. Mamerā (Boy), Mamerī (Girl).
The Mama Bond
In India, the Mama is often a second father figure. His kids (your mamerā cousins) are often like siblings.
Root Recognition
Recognizing 'Mama' inside 'Mamerā' will help you remember the meaning instantly.
Be Specific
Avoid saying 'mera cousin'. Say 'mera mamerā bhāī' to impress native speakers with your precision.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر family
आबाद
B1مسکونی، آباد؛ پرجمعیت و پررونق.
आँचल
B1گوشه ساری (نماد حمایت مادرانه).
आचरण
B1The way a person behaves; conduct.
आँगन
A2حیاط خلوت یا صحن خانه که سقف ندارد و دور آن اتاقها قرار دارند.
आंगन
A2حیاط داخلی خانه.
आग्रह करना
B1از کسی با اصرار و ادب خواستن که کاری را انجام دهد.
आज्ञा
B1یک دستور یا اجازه رسمی.
आज्ञा का पालन करना
B1اطاعت از دستورات یا فرمانها.
आज्ञा मानना
A2اطاعت کردن از یک فرمان یا قانون. (او از پدرش اطاعت کرد. / او باید از قوانین اطاعت کند.)
आज्ञा पालन करना
B1اطاعت کردن
