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English spellings of Indian and Hinglish words — with native script, pronunciation and meaning. Curated alongside the daily crossword.

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Achcha

अच्छा

An expression meaning 'good', 'okay', or 'I see' in Hindi.

concept · Hindi

Agyaan

अज्ञान

Ignorance or lack of knowledge.

concept · Sanskrit

Ahimsa

अहिंसा

Non-violence or non-injury, an ethical principle in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist traditions.

concept · Sanskrit

Amrit

A mythical nectar granting immortality in Hindu mythology.

concept · Sanskrit

Avatar

अवतार

Bodily descent or incarnation of a deity in Hindu thought.

concept · Sanskrit

Banda

Could be any person.. courier pickup, credit card agent , basically someone who represents the company that provides service

Concept · Hindi

Baraat

बारात

A groom's wedding procession in Indian culture.

concept · Hindi

Bhaatghum

ভাতঘুম

A nap taken after eating rice, common in Bengali culture.

concept · Bengali

Bhadralok

ভদ্রলোক

A term for the educated and cultured middle class of Bengal.

concept · Bengali

Bhadrota

ভদ্রতা

Civility, refinement, or cultured behavior.

concept · Bengali

Bhakti

भक्ति

Loving devotion to a personal god — a major strand of Hindu religious practice.

concept · Sanskrit

Brahmastra

ब्रह्मास्त्र

A mythical weapon in Hindu mythology, said to be very powerful.

concept · Sanskrit

Chamcha

A sycophant or flatterer.

concept · Hindi

Champi

Full Haircut

Concept · Hindi

Dadagiri

দাদাগিরি

DAH-dah-gee-ree

Overbearing or bullying behavior; bossiness.

concept · Bengali

Dharma

Moral and natural law — duty, righteousness, and the right way to live.

concept · Sanskrit

Dhoom ketu

धूमकेतु

A comet in Indian astronomy and mythology.

concept · Sanskrit

Dimaag ka dahi

दिमाग का दही

di-MAAG ka da-HEE

A Hindi idiom meaning mental confusion or frustration.

concept · Hindi

Dosti

दोस्ती

Friendship or camaraderie.

concept · Hindi

Grishm

ग्रीष्म

The summer season in the Hindu calendar.

concept · Sanskrit

Guru

Spiritual teacher, mentor or master in Indian religious tradition.

concept · Sanskrit

Gyan

ज्ञान

Knowledge or wisdom in Indian philosophy.

concept · Sanskrit

Hadtaal

हड़ताल

A strike or protest involving work stoppage.

concept · Hindi

Hawala

हवाला

An informal method of transferring money without physical money movement.

concept · Arabic

Ishq

इश्क़

A term for love or passion, often used in poetry and music.

concept · Arabic

Jaadu

Magic or enchantment in Hindi and Urdu.

concept · Hindi

Jamai

জামাই

Son-in-law in Bengali culture.

concept · Bengali

Jhol

Problem

Concept · Hindi Mumbaiyya

Jugaadu

जुगाड़ू

A resourceful person who finds creative solutions to problems.

concept · Hindi

Karma

Action and its moral consequence — a foundational concept in Indian religions.

concept · Sanskrit

Kasht

Suffering or hardship.

concept · Sanskrit

Khauf

Fear or dread.

concept · Arabic

Maafi

Forgiveness or pardon in Hindi and Urdu.

concept · Hindi

Maalish

मालिश

An Indian oil massage technique for relaxation and health.

concept · Hindi

Maitri

मैत्री

Friendship or amity in Indian culture.

concept · Sanskrit

Mandavli

मांडवली

maan-DAH-vlee

A compromise or settlement, often informal.

concept · Hindi

Mannat

मन्नत

A vow or wish made to a deity, often with a promise of offering.

concept · Hindi

Manthan

Churning or deep contemplation.

concept · Sanskrit

Mantra

मंत्र

Sacred sound, syllable or phrase repeated to focus the mind or invoke power.

concept · Sanskrit

Mast

A Hindi term meaning cheerful, carefree, or in high spirits.

concept · Persian

Mauj

Joy, fun, or pleasure, often used in a carefree context.

concept · Hindi

Maya

An illusion or the concept of illusion in Hindu philosophy.

concept · Sanskrit

Mehmaan-nawazi

مہمان نوازی

meh-MAAN na-WAH-zee

The act of hospitality or welcoming guests.

concept · Urdu

Mohabbat

मोहब्बत

An Urdu word meaning love or affection.

concept · Urdu

Moner Manush

মনের মানুষ

MOH-ner MAH-noosh

A beloved person deeply connected to one's inner self; a person of one's heart..

concept · Bengali

Monkharap (মনখারাপ)

মনখারাপ

Feeling of sadness or melancholy in Bengali culture

concept · Bengali

Muqaddar

Fate or destiny, often seen as predetermined.

concept · Urdu

Namaste

नमस्ते

Traditional Indian greeting, performed with palms joined at the chest and a slight bow.

concept · Sanskrit

Nasha

Intoxication or a state of being high.

concept · Urdu

Nazakat

नज़ाकत

Delicacy, elegance, or gracefulness.

concept · Urdu

Nazar

The evil eye or a gaze believed to cause harm.

concept · Arabic

Nazar Battu

नज़र बट्टू

NAH-zar BAT-too

An object used to ward off the evil eye.

concept · Hindi

Nikaah

Islamic marriage contract.

concept · Arabic

Nirvana

निर्वाण

Liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth in Buddhist and Hindu thought.

concept · Sanskrit

Obhiman

অভিমান

A feeling of hurt or disappointment arising when affection, care, or expectations from a loved one are not met.

concept · Sanskrit

Para

পাড়া

A neighborhood or locality in Bengali-speaking regions.

Concept · Bengali

Pind

A ball of rice offered to ancestors in Hindu rituals.

concept · Sanskrit

Pol khol

पोल खोल

To expose or reveal a secret or hidden truth.

concept · Hindi

Prem

प्रेम

A Hindi word meaning love or affection.

concept · Hindi

Purdah

A curtain or veil used for privacy or seclusion, especially for women.

concept · Persian

Pyaar

प्यार

Love or affection in Hindi and Urdu.

concept · Hindi

Raita failana

रायता फैलाना

RYE-ta FAI-la-na

To cause chaos or confusion, often humorously.

concept · Hindi

Ritu

A season in the Indian subcontinent, traditionally six in number.

concept · Sanskrit

Saawan

The fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, associated with monsoon and festivals.

concept · Sanskrit

Sasural

ससुराल

A woman's in-laws' home after marriage.

concept · Hindi

Satya

Truth or reality in Indian philosophy.

concept · Sanskrit

Shaadi

A wedding or marriage ceremony in South Asian cultures.

concept · Hindi

Shana

Oversmart

Concept · Marathi/ hindi

Shiksha

शिक्षा

Education or instruction in Sanskrit.

concept · Sanskrit

Siyapaa

Chaos, mess, trouble

concept · Punjabi

Sukoon

A state of tranquility or peace.

concept · Urdu

Swarg

स्वर्ग

Heaven or paradise in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology.

concept · Sanskrit

Talaq

Islamic term for divorce initiated by the husband.

concept · Arabic

Teeka

A mark or symbol on the forehead, often used in religious or cultural contexts.

concept · Sanskrit

Tehzeeb

Refinement, culture, or etiquette in Urdu.

concept · Urdu

Timepass

टाइमपास

Something done mainly to pass the time rather than for a serious purpose.

Concept · Indian English

Vaada

A promise or agreement.

concept · Sanskrit

Virasat

विरासत

Heritage or legacy, often cultural or familial.

concept · Hindi

Yoga

Indian system of physical, mental and spiritual disciplines aimed at union of self with the divine.

concept · Sanskrit