Hindi · Family & People
पत्नी
patni
Wife
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
The woman a man is married to.
Example
वह अपनी पत्नी के साथ मुंबई में रहता है।
He lives in Mumbai with his wife.
Etymology
'पत्नी' (patni) also comes from the Sanskrit 'पत्नी' (patnī), meaning wife. It embodies respect and the societal role of wives.
How & Where It’s Used
'पत्नी' appears in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions regarding marital relationships and family structure.