World Hindi Diwas 2024: Hindi words recognised by Oxford
Image Source : GoogleCelebrating global Hindi! World Hindi Diwas sparks passion, promotes its use across borders, and recognises its rich heritage of over 600 million speakers.
Image Source : GoogleNumerous Hindi words are now part of the Oxford Dictionary, often unknown to many. Explore these additions and their meanings.
Image Source : GoogleChamcha: A colloquial term for a sycophant or yes-man; adopted from Hindi, recognized by Oxford for informal usage in English.
Image Source : GoogleDidi: This affectionate term for an older female cousin or sibling found its place in the dictionary in 2017.
Image Source : GoogleChai: Indian tea; widely used in English, Oxford acknowledges its Hindi origin, reflecting the global popularity of spiced tea.
Image Source : GoogleAccha: Hindi for "good"; informally used in English to express understanding or agreement, recognised by Oxford for cross-cultural communication.
Image Source : googleNamaste: A traditional greeting meaning "I bow to the divine in you."
Image Source : GoogleGulaab Jamun: A popular Indian dessert; Oxford recognizes this sweet treat, reflecting the global appreciation for fried dough balls in sugar syrup.
Image Source : FreepikDadagiri: This evocative term, meaning "the act of using strength and power to frighten or hurt weaker people," also made its debut in 2017
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