These is a short list of some words that are useful from Indians travelling to US (and vice-versa). Words in brackets are Indian versions.
Apartment ( Flat ) House / Studio / Condo (Bungalow / Flat) Job ( Office ) Office (Cabin) Soda ( Any Cold Drink ) Gas (Petrol) Gas Station (Petrol Pump) Last Name (Surname) Photocopy (Xerox) Cop (Police) School ( School / College!! ) Grade (Standard) [ for school, like he is in 4th grade ] Kids (Children) Comforter (Blanket) Shower ( Bath ) To Go (Packed) Candy (Chocolate) Check (Bill) Rest Room (Toilet) Yogurt (Curd) Couch (Sofa) Hood (Bonnet) Elevator (Lift)
If you know of any more words, add a comment to this blog :)
Comments
None (June 12, 2006):
Bungalow ~ house doesn’t sound right. Check this: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Bungalowand you will know why?May be you want to correct the title of your post to “Survival Guide to Gujju <–> US English”
None (June 20, 2006):
Highway - Freeway
None (August 16, 2006):
Trunk(of a car) - Dickky
Comments
None (June 12, 2006):
Bungalow ~ house doesn’t sound right. Check this: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Bungalowand you will know why?May be you want to correct the title of your post to “Survival Guide to Gujju <–> US English”
None (June 20, 2006):
Highway - Freeway
None (August 16, 2006):
Trunk(of a car) - Dickky