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Khasi words derived from English words


There are words in the Khasi language that are derived from the English language. here are some of them:


TAKSI - TAXI

PONGSHOR - PUNCTURE

SALAT - SALAD/ LETTUCE

BOS - BUS

PRISBIN - FRENCH BEANS

BARANDA - VERANDAH

PHILTAR - FLITER

SKUL - SCHOOL

BATAR BISKIT - BUTTER BISCUIT

POLICE - PULIT

SKART - SKIRT

OPHIS - OFFICE

KOMPIWTOR - COMPUTER

TB - TV

SLIPAR - SLIPPER

BOL LAIT - LIGHT BULB

JOK - JUG

MOK - MUG

KITLI - KETTLE

DOKTOR - DOCTOR

NOS - NURSE

PHRIJ - FRIDGE

TAIAR - TYRE

PHUTBOL - FOOTBALL

BOL - BALL

PAIT - PIPE

SHINGKOM - CHEWING GUM

SHOKLET - CHOCOLATE

SHUK SHAMBAR - SHOCK ABSORBER

MOTKAD - MUDGUARD


Khasi words derived from English! 😂😂 Thank you for your contributions! They certainly made everyone grin, smile and laugh 😄😀😂

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