'Just do one thing.'
This is normally used when you are being requested to do a million things.
'Too much of work.'
In Delhi, there really is way too much of work. People work 6-7 days a week and 9 - 12 hours a day. In my opinion, it's either because people are hugely driven or because things are so disorganised that the work load is doubled.
'Namaste Madam Gi'
'Gi' is the Hindi word for 'Sir'. The above sentence translates to 'Hello Madam Sir'. It's weird being a woman man...
'What are you saying?'
This is used as an outraged statement when I ask questions about Indian history or Bollywood stars or the Epics. I'm considered 'uneducated' for not knowing these things. Then I ask if they know who Shaka Zulu is and prove my point.
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A good ol fashioned assing
12 years ago
Madamji, namaste!!
ReplyDeleteJi/Gi is a title used to show affection and respect.
Wiki defines it as
Jī (IAST: jī, IPA: [dʒiː]) is a suffix used with a name or a title to show respect, in Hindi and many other languages of the Indian subcontinent.
It is not confined to the masculine sense.
Enjoy your stay in India. Nice blog!
Thanks for clarifying!
ReplyDeleteMakes a lot more sense now.
Glad you're enjoying the blog.