सई

noun

सई meaning in English

A servant or domestic helper, typically in a traditional household.

Detailed Explanation

A male servant or domestic worker employed in a household to perform various chores such as cleaning, cooking, or running errands. The term is often used in traditional or older contexts in Indian English and Hindi, referring to a person of lower social status who serves a master or family.

📝 Cultural Context

The term 'sai' is increasingly considered outdated or classist in modern Indian English. It is more common in literary or historical contexts. In contemporary usage, terms like 'domestic helper' or 'housekeeper' are preferred to avoid connotations of servitude.

उदाहरण वाक्य

उसके घर में एक सई काम करता था।
There was a servant working in his house.
सई ने चाय बनाकर लाई।
The servant brought the tea.