This site uses cookies.
Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site,
while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used.
For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Rachel Fell United Kingdom Local time: 14:45 French to English + ...
Apr 15, 2017
Hello, I have an Indian silver item, a candle holder I believe, which has some writing inscribed along one edge: can somebody please help me understand what the words mean, and tell me which language it is written in please? Here is a link to the item:
The contents of this post will automatically be included in the ticket generated. Please add any additional comments or explanation (optional)
Piyush Ojha United Kingdom Local time: 14:45 English to Hindi + ...
The text is in Devanagari ...
Apr 17, 2017
and the language seems to be Marathi.
There are two names of married women (but see below), Prabhavati Pradhan and Gangabai Bendre. The last two words are either the name of a place or a Marathi phrase. The single word between the two names simply means 'this' in Hindi but might mean something different in Marathi.
Each of the two names is prefixed with an abbreviation which could either stand for 'saubhagyavati' (meaning 'of good fortune') or 'saubhagyakankshini' (me... See more
and the language seems to be Marathi.
There are two names of married women (but see below), Prabhavati Pradhan and Gangabai Bendre. The last two words are either the name of a place or a Marathi phrase. The single word between the two names simply means 'this' in Hindi but might mean something different in Marathi.
Each of the two names is prefixed with an abbreviation which could either stand for 'saubhagyavati' (meaning 'of good fortune') or 'saubhagyakankshini' (meaning 'desirous of good fortune'). The first epithet is used for married women and the second for young, unmarried women.
Hope someone else will be able to answer your query more fully.
Manage your TMs and Terms ... and boost your translation business
Are you ready for something fresh in the industry? TM-Town is a unique new site for you -- the freelance translator -- to store, manage and share translation memories (TMs) and glossaries...and potentially meet new clients on the basis of your prior work.
Translation Office 3000 is an advanced accounting tool for freelance translators and small agencies. TO3000 easily and seamlessly integrates with the business life of professional freelance translators.