As we established in an earlier post, not all the words in the English language are originally English. Quite a number have been borrowed from around the world. Today, we continue a review of some popular words in English which originated from Hindi, a language in India. This dates back to the 19th century.
1. Jungle – this is an area of tropical forest where trees and plants grow very thickly. It could also mean an unfriendly or dangerous place or situation especially one where it is very difficult to be successful or to trust anyone. It is derived from the Hindi word jangal which means a forest. It began to be used in English in the 18th century.

2. Bungalow – this is a house built all on one level, without stairs. It is derived from the Hindi word bangla which means the style of or belonging to Bengal. It dates back to the 17th century when it was used to refer to a type of cottage built in Bengal for early British settlers.


3. Cot – a cot is a small bed with high sides for a baby or young child, it could also mean a camp bed depending on the context in which it is used. It is derived from the Hindi word khat which means a bedstead or hammock. Its entry into the English language can be traced back to the 17th century.

4. Cheetah – a Cheetah is a wild animal of the cat family with black spots that runs very fast. It is known to be the fastest land animal on earth. It is derived from the Hindi word cita which means speckled or variegated which gives a clue to its black spots.


5. Juggernaut – this is a very large lorry or truck. It can also be referred to as a large and powerful force or institution that cannot be controlled sweeping aside or destroying everything along its path. It is derived from a Hindu deity Vishnu called jagannath which gained entry into English language in the 19th century

6. Chutney - chutney is a cold thick sauce made from fruit, sugar, spices and vinegar, eaten with cold meat, cheese etc. It is derived from the Hindi word chatni which means about the same thing English language has given it. It dates back to the 19th century.


7. Guru – Guru is originally a Hindu or Sikh religious teacher or leader. It could also mean a person who is expert on a particular subject or who is very good at doing something. The original word in the Hindu and Sanskrit coincidentally also guru means venerable

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