Loan of URDU words in English

<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">        English is well known for its vast vocabulary. English had absorbed words from more than 120 languages. Among them is Urdu; My national and favorite language. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">        It is natural phenomena that when two different nations combine, they catalyst their cultures and customs. British ruled india in 1958 to 1947. This century was the start of merging two nations. resulting in languages absorb many each other words and leave everlasting effect on both sides. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are some words of english which are supposed to be derived from Urdu language.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Blighty</b> a name for Britain or England, used especially by soldiers in the First and Second World Wars, and now sometimes used in a humorous way.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>Vilaiti</i>" means foreigner. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Bungalow</b> house in bengal style.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>Bangla</i>" means house</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>chit</b>  a note or letter.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>chitthi</i>" means letter</span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>cot</b> portable bed</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>khat</i>" means portable bed</span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Cummerbund </b>a wide band of silk, etc. worn around the waist, especially under a dinner jacket</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>Kamerband</i>"</span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Dacoit</b>  a member of a group of armed thieves</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>Dakait</i>" means robber</span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Dekko </b>look</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>dekho</i>" means Look</span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Guru </b>Teacher</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>guru</i>" means Teacher</span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jinnah Cap</span></b><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">A famous cap of  Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Founder of Pakistan).</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Jungle </b>Forest</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>Jungal</i>" means Forest</span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Khaki </b>dust like colour</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>sand</i>"</span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Loot </b>to steal</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>Loot</i>" means to steal</span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Pyjamas </b>A type of garment</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>pajama</i>"</span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Roti  </b>A wheat bread</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>roti</i>".</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Typhoon</b> A cyclonic storm</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Derived from urdu word "<i>toofan</i>" means storm</span>

Loan of URDU words in English

        English is well known for its vast vocabulary. English had absorbed words from more than 120 languages. Among them is Urdu; My natio...

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