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Hindi
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Borrowed from Classical Persian سایه (sāya), ultimately from Proto-Iranian *caHyā́kaH. Doublet of छाँव (chā̃v) and छाया (chāyā). Compare Punjabi ਸਾਇਆ (sāiā).
Noun
साया • (sāyā) m (Urdu spelling سایہ)
- shadow
- shade
- shelter
- apparition
- influence
Declension
Declension of साया (masc ā-stem)
Etymology 2
Borrowed from Portuguese saia.
Noun
साया • (sāyā) m (Urdu spelling سایہ)
- petticoat
Declension
Declension of साया (masc ā-stem)