Hindi to English cross-reference

Bitwa - Son

Buaji- Paternal aunt

Poori - Deep-fried Indian Bread

Beta - Son

Bhaiya - Brother

Chote sahab - Young master

Baraat - Groom procession

Badde Sahab - Senior Master

Shehnai - Musical pipe instrument particularly attached with Indian weddings.

ji - a suffix added to a name or title as a mark of respect

bachhe - Child

jiji - Elder sister

Laddo - Indian Sweet, also used as a nickname

Indian food items

Pallu - The flowing end of the saree that covers the upper part of the body

Saree - Traditional garment worn by women in India

Badde papa - endearment used for Father’s elder brother

Baraati - Members of the groom’s family

chole-bhature and matar-kachoris with imli chutney - Indian food item

Gota - Gold or silver lace appliqué embroidery

Kundan - Indian gemstone jewelry

Firangi - foreigner

Mauka bhi hoga, fursat bhi - Many opportunities and much time.

Chal - colloquial terms means Okay, (here)

Shaadi Ka Ghar - House of marriage

Samjhi tum? - Do you understand?

Soch liya - I have thought and decided about it.

Panditjee - Indian scholar of scriptures, priest

Aap bhi na! - Hindi language (you are too much)

Pagal ho gayi to - Have you gone mad?

Aaram Se - Take it easy

Mehendi - Temporary henna motifs applied on palms, feet, considered auspicious.

Mangalsutra - necklace worn by married Hindu woman

foreigner

Chacha - Father’s younger brother

Bhai - Brother

Bhabhi - Sister in Law

Khumbhakaran - Younger brother of Ravan who stayed awake and slept for six months.

Suhag chuda - red-white bangles worn by newlywed brides

Sindoor - Red vermillion mark on forehead worn by married Hindu women

Paratha - Indian fried bread

Dori - Strings

Kadha - Home remedial concoctions for minor illness

Bhagwan - Hindu God