Words like karma, guru, sahib, chutney, jungle, verandah, areca, and palanquin come from Indian languages like Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu and Kannada. These words describe culture, nature, food and social terms, now widely used in English.
Class 7 English Textbook Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day The River Spoke question answer
Class 7 English Poorvi Chapter 1 the day the river spoke solutions
Karma (Sanskrit)
Meaning: The result of a person’s actions, affecting their future.
Language: Sanskrit
Sahib (Urdu/Hindi)
Meaning: A respectful term for a man, especially used during British rule.
Language: Urdu / Hindi
Chutney (Hindi)
Meaning: A spicy condiment made from fruits, vegetables and spices.
Language: Hindi
Guru (Sanskrit)
Meaning: A spiritual teacher or expert.
Language: Sanskrit
Verandah (Hindi/Portuguese origin but used in India)
Meaning: A roofed platform along the outside of a house.
Language: Hindi
Jungle (Sanskrit via Hindi)
Meaning: A dense forest or wild land.
Language: Sanskrit / Hindi
Areca (Kannada/Malayalam)
Meaning: A tropical plant whose nut is chewed (areca nut or betel nut).
Language: Kannada / Malayalam
Palanquin (Sanskrit through Hindi – “palki”)
Meaning: A covered seat for one passenger, carried on poles.
Language: Sanskrit / Hindi
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