mâi

Khiamniungan Naga

Mai-A long heavy stick use for pounding

Mortar and pestle

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mai̯⁵²/

Noun

mâi

1. (Patsho) pestle; a heavy tool with a rounded end, used for crushing and grinding substances such as spices or drugs, typically in a mortar.

   Mai a thih a pai nü atsuh nü siamje

   Hard wood are durable for wooden pestle

Verb

mâi

1. (Patsho) competent; having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

   Apa nokshing thih a mai nye

   He is competent enough to be a leader