Write TipThe most common words imported from Hindi
Indian language is not as difficult as we think. There are many words that we use frequently without knowing their Indian origin.
1. Karma
The mysterious concept of karma - what goes around comes around - is ruling our lives at a linguistic level too. "Karma" comes from Hindi and it is imported in all languages (it seems that everyone believes in karma or fears it)
2. Jungle
Another common word known by almost everybody on this planet. When you're lost in the jungle, don't worry, you'll know at least 2 words to say to the natives: "karma" and "jungle".
3. Guru
Everyone has the same image of the guru. So why inventing the wheel? Sometime in the history, all the gurus of the world had a congress and decided to keep this word in all languages. Even the French Academy agreed to embrace this word, even if they like to be different.
4. Cushy
Cushy comes from Hindi khush (pleasant). Imagine a comfortable Indian room, with plenty of pillows on the floor, diffuse light, relaxing music and oriental scents. This is cushy!
5. Bandanna
Bandanna is a large silk handkerchief or neckerchief usually figured and brightly coloured. It is a very old word with Indo-European roots. This is why there are so many ways to fold a bandanna!
6. Avatar
The most common word used in social networks has also a hindi root.
In Hinduism, avatar is the manifestation of a deity, notably Vishnu, in human, superhuman, or animal form.The word spread in the European world too, but with an abstract meaning of archetype, personification. the Avatar film is a reference for the concept.
How to greet in Hindi
One of my colleagues from India told me how to greet in Hindi. "Namaste" is the literal pronunciation for saying "hello", no matter what time it is. In a colloquial conversation, you can also say "Ram Ram", which is the equivalent term for "hi".
#travelThings you can do on your way to work
If you’re like me and you’re leaving at least 1 hour earlier to arrive to work on time, you may already know that public transportation may become monotonous.
What can you do during 60 mins?
#transportation#workPopulation clock
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#factsVegan products @Starbucks
Starbucks Update: The standard & cream Frappucinnos are vegetarian if ordered with soy milk & no whip. The light recipe contains a milk ingredient.
#caffeeThe best apricot grows in Damascus
The Turkish idiom "bundan iyisi Şam'da kayısı" (literally, the only thing better than this is an apricot in Damascus) means "it doesn't get any better than this" and used when something is the very best it can be; like a delicious apricot from Damascus. (via Wikipedia).
Melon and Apricot Smoothie
Ingredients for 6 persons
5 apricots, 1 melon, 1 vanilla yogurt, 40 g brown sugar
Wash and remove the pits of apricots. Remove the seeds from the melon and remove the flesh. Finely mix the yoghurt with fruit and sugar.
Keep for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
#cooking#foodFlavouring jam
To flavor a compote, jam or sauce, break some apricot kernel and take the almonds.Be careful though not to put too much of them because they can bring a touch of bitterness. Count 1 to 10 apricot almond.
#cookingBaking pies
When baking a pie, in order to avoid that fruit juice soaks the dough, sprinkle the bottom with a little almond powder or cookie crumbs (to absorb the excess juice).
Orange sugar
During the preparation of a cake, if you do not have a zester, just rub some sugar lumps on the skin of an orange. The sugar is perfumed and can be crushed or melted in a preparation.
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