Some words used by Chennai people that are derived from other words.Let's see their current meaning in Chennai and their real meaning
from what they are derived from
Bemaani [Stupid] - Bay Eemaani [Udru] = dishonest
Kasmalam [disgusting stupid]- Kaashyamalam [Sanskrit] = garbage
Utalakkadi[cheating business] = Uta Lakadi[Hindi] = Lift the staff
Gaanaa Paattu[Song] = Gaanaa[ Hindi] = Song
Nadu Centre [Centre]= Centre [English] = Centre,middle
Gate Kadhavu [Gate]= Gate [English] = Gate
Aasar Kahana[name of a place in Chennai] = Horse Corner [English] = English
Jannal[Window] = Jannal[Portuguese] = Window
Dhuddu[Money] = Geld[Dutch] = Money
Vakkalathu[to speak in favour of] = Vakkalath[Urdu] = to speak in favour of
Sibaarisu[recommendation] = Shifaarish [Hindi] = Recommendation
Vakkeel[Lawyer] = Vahkeel [Urdu] = Lawyer
Dhabbu[Money] = Dabbu [Telugu] = Money
Gabbu[Bad smell] = Gabbu[Telugu] = Bad smell
Naina[Bad smell] = Naanaa [Telugu] = Father
from what they are derived from
Bemaani [Stupid] - Bay Eemaani [Udru] = dishonest
Kasmalam [disgusting stupid]- Kaashyamalam [Sanskrit] = garbage
Utalakkadi[cheating business] = Uta Lakadi[Hindi] = Lift the staff
Gaanaa Paattu[Song] = Gaanaa[ Hindi] = Song
Nadu Centre [Centre]= Centre [English] = Centre,middle
Gate Kadhavu [Gate]= Gate [English] = Gate
Aasar Kahana[name of a place in Chennai] = Horse Corner [English] = English
Jannal[Window] = Jannal[Portuguese] = Window
Dhuddu[Money] = Geld[Dutch] = Money
Vakkalathu[to speak in favour of] = Vakkalath[Urdu] = to speak in favour of
Sibaarisu[recommendation] = Shifaarish [Hindi] = Recommendation
Vakkeel[Lawyer] = Vahkeel [Urdu] = Lawyer
Dhabbu[Money] = Dabbu [Telugu] = Money
Gabbu[Bad smell] = Gabbu[Telugu] = Bad smell
Naina[Bad smell] = Naanaa [Telugu] = Father
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