English words have
originated from various languages like French, German, Greek, Latin, etc. There
is a plethora of words in the English dictionary which are derived from Indian
regional languages. India is known for its diverse culture and there are more
than 20 recognized languages in India which plays a major role in the formation
of many extraordinary English words. I will be sharing the top six of these
words which are unique and exceptional. These are some amazing words that you
can add into your vocabulary and use frequently in your day-to-day life. So
here we all go into the extraordinary world of English linguistics…
1.
Dinghy(noun):
Meaning- It is a small, open, rowing boat.
Origin- It
originates from the Hindi word ‘dingi’. People began
using this word for the boats that were used in the early 19th
century for crossing small rivers in India.
Usage
in a sentence- The senator was
escorted to the cruise in a dinghy where he had a gala time.
2. Cot(noun):
Meaning- It is a small bed which has a flat and smooth surface.
Origin- It
originates from the Hindi word ‘khat’. People began using this word for the
bedsteads that were used centuries ago, just after the conclusion of the late
medieval period.
Usage in a
sentence- The witness stated that the maid tried to kidnap the infant when he
was lying on the cot.
3. Copra(noun):
Meaning- Coconut kernels that are dried directly under sunlight.
Origin- ‘Koppara’,
in Malayalam language, are basically coconut kernels that are dried under
sunlight until brown. They are used for the preparation of coconut oil which is
highly nutritious and is common in various delicacies of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Usage in a
sentence- Copra has a great importance in the state of Kerala as most of
the native dishes of Kerala incorporate coconut oil in large amounts.
4. Gunny(noun):
Meaning- It is a rough material which has its primary component as jute fibre.
Origin- It
originates from the Sanskrit word ‘ghoni’ which means sack. People began using
this word for a material mainly used for making sacks.
Usage in a
sentence- The merchant sold many premium sacks made of gunny to the
royal family and made a huge profit.
5. Dacoit(noun):
Meaning- A gang of robbers who are fully loaded with lethal weapons.
Origin- It
originates from the Hindi word ‘dakait’.
Usage in a
sentence- The cunning dacoits threatened the poor farmers and the weak traders
to hand over their land and properties towards them.
6. Corundum(noun):
Meaning- A natural crystal which is an extremely hard and dense mineral. They
are usually rubies and sapphires.
Origin- It is
derived from the Tamil word ‘kuruntam’.
Usage in a
sentence- A diamond is much harder, precious and costlier than corundum.
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