Tag Archives: hindi

bahut hi jaldi / too soon

ive been meaning to write another one of these for a while, due to the raging success of my last poem. special thank you to my editors/roomates manoj and general briggs. bahut hi jaldi woh baag mein beti thi jawab … Continue reading

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3 Month Recap

So I’ve been in Mumbai for about 3 months now. They say it takes that long to acclimate to a new job, I think the same can be said about getting used to a new place. Surprisingly, I’ve started to … Continue reading

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A Poem

Yesterday I had my 3rd Hindi lesson.  Combining everything I know I’ve written a poem: Chidya udthi hei Nadi beti hei Ek aurat gati hei… Unke daanth safedh hein Unke paanv lambhe hai Mere dil ko chot lagi hai… Translation: … Continue reading

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Every Tom, Dick and Harry…

People here use really antiquated, ambiguously British phrases, here’s a short sampling I’ve recently heard: When I miss a shot in basketball people yell out, hard luck! A good shot is lovely! I’m often asked, What’s your good name sir? … Continue reading

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