English is one language which is used in most parts of the world. The usage of this language gives respect and dignity. Sometimes it is so over hyped that if one doesn’t know English, he/she is good for nothing. However, did you know that English is not an original language but derived from other languages in the world? Yes, today let’s know few English words which are derived from our own Indian languages and Sanskrit which is considered to be the mother of all languages.
Here are the 15 english words which are derived from Indian Languages
1. Bangle
An ornamental bracelet that is worn around the ankel and the word ‘Bangle’ is derived from the Hindi word Bangri meaning a glass ring or bracelet.
2. Bungalow
A one-storied building or house whose usage in English dates back to 17th century but originally it is derived from the Hindi word Bangla constructed in the style of Bengal.
3. Juggernaut
It means a force which is unstoppable that sweeps anything on its path. Also referred to as huge lorries in U.K. This word came to English dictionary in the 19th century however it is derived from the Sanskrit word Jagannath, the name of a Hindu deity.
4. Cot
A wooden thing which is used to sleep and generally it is called as Bed. The word Cot is derived from the Hindi word Khat but arrived in the English language during the 17th century.
5. Jungle
Widely used Word which means a dense area of vegetation or it also called as Forest. It came to English in the 18th century however it is derived from the Hindi word Jangal.
6. Shampoo
You know what shampoo is right? However you may not know that it is derived from the Sanskrit Champoo meaning to squeeze or massage.
7. Candy
Synonym for sugar in Sanskrit is khanda. This became sucre candi and then to England in the form of Candy.
8.Eight and One
We all know that Zero is invented in India, but few numbers are also derived from Indian languages. Eight and One are from Tamil Yettu and Onru.
9. Anaconda
What if I say that word Anaconda is derived from the Dravidian language Henakandaya. Yes you read it right.
10. Mother
The one word that makes us emotional all the time. This divine word is derived from the Sanskrit word Mathar.
11. Buddy
A synonym for the word friend is derived from the Sanskrit word Beedu
12. Even
Even which means flat, smooth is actually derived from the Sanskrit word evam
13. Smile
Smayan please! Yes the word smile is derived from the Sanskrit word smayan
14. Calm – kalmosh
Calm meaning silence, quiet has its origin in the sanskrit word kalmosh
15. Service
You know the word service is derived from the Sanskrit word Sushrush meaning dedicated and selfless.
Hope it was informative.
If you know any English words whose origin is Indian, do share. Thank-you.
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I believe Anaconda has much easier etymology. Anna Kundu from Tamil meaning the Big Snake.
Other words which have gone to English from Indian languages are The Banyan Tree. At the weekly market all the stalls used to be under the Banyan tree, so it was called as the Bania Tree – Banyan Tree.
Peepal Tree – all the people in the weekly market used to take shelter under the peepal tree so it was called the People Tree – Peepal.