From shampoo to bungalow, English has borrowed plenty from Indian languages
- Hindi words have quietly become part of everyday English, showing how Indian languages shape the way people speak.
- Words such as champi, jugaad, guru, yoga and avatar are now commonly understood and used in English.
- Many of these words carry cultural meanings that do not always have an exact English equivalent.
- Their everyday use reflects how languages evolve by borrowing words from different cultures and communities.
Source: thebetterindia.com
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