Hindi Words in English
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The word 'jungle' comes from the Hindi 'jangal.' What did 'jangal' originally refer to?
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From jungle to shampoo, discover the surprising Hindi origins of many common English words! Hindi Words in English packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. The word 'jungle' comes from the Hindi 'jangal.' What did 'jangal' originally refer to?
Answer: Uncultivated or wild land
2. Which English word for a hair-washing product comes from the Hindi 'champo,' meaning 'to press or massage'?
Answer: Shampoo
3. The word 'thug' entered English from Hindi. What did the original Hindi 'thag' refer to?
Answer: A member of a group of robbers and murderers
4. Which English word for a type of open-sided structure or porch comes from the Hindi 'bangla'?
Answer: Bungalow
5. The word 'loot' is borrowed from Hindi. What does the Hindi 'lut' mean?
Answer: To rob or plunder
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