ମଜା

Odia

Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Persian مزه (maza). Cognate to Bengali মজা (moja). Assamese মজা (moza), and Hindi मज़ा (mazā).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɔd͡ʒa/

Noun

ମଜା (majā)

1. amusement; pleasure; delight
2. enjoyment
3. amusement; sport
4. flavour; taste
5. relish

References

• Praharaj, Gopala Chandra (1931—1940) “ମଜା”, in Purnnacandra Odia Bhashakosha, Cuttack: Utkal Sahitya Press