Bahu

/ˈbɑːhuː/
noun

In certain South Asian cultures, mostly Indian, 'bahu' is the term used to refer to a daughter-in-law.

My son married a wonderful young woman last year, she is my bahu now.
Visual representation of "bahu" - In certain South Asian cultures, mostly Indian, 'bahu' is the term used to refer to a daughter-in-law.

Often appears as...

  • loving bahu
  • supportive bahu
noun

In architecture, 'bahu' is referred to an arm or a part of a structure that juts out from the main building.

The bahu of this building provides additional space and gives unique character to the structure.
Visual representation of "bahu" - In architecture, 'bahu' is referred to an arm or a part of a structure that juts out from the main building.

Often appears as...

  • bahu of the structure
  • bahu extension

Usage tips

Technical

noun

In certain South Asian cultures, mostly Indian, 'bahu' is the term used to refer to a daughter-in-law.

My son married a wonderful young woman last year, she is my bahu now.
Visual representation of "bahu" - In certain South Asian cultures, mostly Indian, 'bahu' is the term used to refer to a daughter-in-law.

Often appears as...

  • loving bahu
  • supportive bahu
noun

In architecture, 'bahu' is referred to an arm or a part of a structure that juts out from the main building.

The bahu of this building provides additional space and gives unique character to the structure.
Visual representation of "bahu" - In architecture, 'bahu' is referred to an arm or a part of a structure that juts out from the main building.

Often appears as...

  • bahu of the structure
  • bahu extension

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "bahu"
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Cultural Respect

In South Asia, showing respect when referring to a bahu is important due to familial and cultural values.

Illustration for Cultural Respect
Rita is not just my bahu; she is the heart of our family.
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Not Interchangeable

'Bahu' specifically means daughter-in-law, not to be confused with 'beti', which means daughter.

Illustration for Not Interchangeable
After the wedding, she became my bahu, joining our family officially.
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Kinship Terms

Understand that in South Asian contexts, kinship terms like 'bahu' often carry emotional significance.

Illustration for Kinship Terms
As my bahu, she holds a special place during family celebrations.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Respect

In South Asia, showing respect when referring to a bahu is important due to familial and cultural values.

Illustration for Cultural Respect
Rita is not just my bahu; she is the heart of our family.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Interchangeable

'Bahu' specifically means daughter-in-law, not to be confused with 'beti', which means daughter.

Illustration for Not Interchangeable
After the wedding, she became my bahu, joining our family officially.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Kinship Terms

Understand that in South Asian contexts, kinship terms like 'bahu' often carry emotional significance.

Illustration for Kinship Terms
As my bahu, she holds a special place during family celebrations.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Respect

In South Asia, showing respect when referring to a bahu is important due to familial and cultural values.

Illustration for Cultural Respect
Rita is not just my bahu; she is the heart of our family.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Interchangeable

'Bahu' specifically means daughter-in-law, not to be confused with 'beti', which means daughter.

Illustration for Not Interchangeable
After the wedding, she became my bahu, joining our family officially.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Kinship Terms

Understand that in South Asian contexts, kinship terms like 'bahu' often carry emotional significance.

Illustration for Kinship Terms
As my bahu, she holds a special place during family celebrations.
Visual representation of the word "Bahu"

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Quote examples

Nia Sharma

Indian Actress

I am Nia - I have certain traits of my own, and I won't mind telling people that I am a short tempered, immature, silly, normal girl who does mistakes very unlike the sanskari bahu on screen.
Portrait of Nia Sharma

Quote examples

Amrapali Gupta

Indian Actress

Teen Bahuraniyaan' got us many awards. Be it Best Jodi, Debut faces or favorite bahu, we bagged many awards. I still watch the show online and keep blushing. I really miss the cast.
Portrait of Amrapali Gupta

Quote examples

Himani Shivpuri

Indian Actress

You either get to play a vicious mother-in-law who hates the bahu, or makkhis and naagins. There is no creative satisfaction in TV.
Portrait of Himani Shivpuri

Quote examples

Saba Qamar

Pakistani Actress

There is more to life than saas bahu issues with women being portrayed as petty characters and their own worst enemies.
Portrait of Saba Qamar

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Hina Khan

Indian Actress

I consciously took this decision of changing my image from a bahu. I just wanted to look different and good.
Portrait of Hina Khan

Quote examples

Rakhi Sawant

Indian Dancer

I don't think Indian parents will accept Veena Malik as their bahu. After all, she's a Pakistani national!
Portrait of Rakhi Sawant

Quote examples

Nia Sharma

Indian Actress

I played a bahu for six years on-screen. I really wanted to come out of that.
Portrait of Nia Sharma

Quote examples

Roop Durgapal

Indian Actress

I don't see myself playing the docile, submissive bahu on television!
Portrait of Roop Durgapal

Quote examples

Nia Sharma

Indian Actress

I am Nia - I have certain traits of my own, and I won't mind telling people that I am a short tempered, immature, silly, normal girl who does mistakes very unlike the sanskari bahu on screen.
Portrait of Nia Sharma

Quote examples

Amrapali Gupta

Indian Actress

Teen Bahuraniyaan' got us many awards. Be it Best Jodi, Debut faces or favorite bahu, we bagged many awards. I still watch the show online and keep blushing. I really miss the cast.
Portrait of Amrapali Gupta

Quote examples

Himani Shivpuri

Indian Actress

You either get to play a vicious mother-in-law who hates the bahu, or makkhis and naagins. There is no creative satisfaction in TV.
Portrait of Himani Shivpuri

Quote examples

Saba Qamar

Pakistani Actress

There is more to life than saas bahu issues with women being portrayed as petty characters and their own worst enemies.
Portrait of Saba Qamar

Quote examples

Hina Khan

Indian Actress

I consciously took this decision of changing my image from a bahu. I just wanted to look different and good.
Portrait of Hina Khan

Quote examples

Rakhi Sawant

Indian Dancer

I don't think Indian parents will accept Veena Malik as their bahu. After all, she's a Pakistani national!
Portrait of Rakhi Sawant

Quote examples

Nia Sharma

Indian Actress

I played a bahu for six years on-screen. I really wanted to come out of that.
Portrait of Nia Sharma

Quote examples

Roop Durgapal

Indian Actress

I don't see myself playing the docile, submissive bahu on television!
Portrait of Roop Durgapal
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