Tamil · Family & People
மனைவி
manaivi
Wife
Beginnernoun
Definition
The woman a man is married to.
Example
அவர் மனைவியுடன் கோவையில் வசிக்கிறார்.
He lives with his wife in Coimbatore.
Etymology
'மனைவி' (manaivi) comes from the Proto-Dravidian term '*manāy', meaning 'wife'. It highlights the importance of matrimony in Tamil culture.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in formal and informal contexts, especially in family discussions, marriage ceremonies, and legal matters.