15 Everyday Phrases Only Indians Will Understand

Posted 6 years ago in ENTERTAINMENT.

There are some words which are formed by Indians only and those words can only be understood by them only. If a foreigner will ever hear the words, he will end up understanding nothing. So, here is the list:

1. Setting/Saetting – Something set in, or inserted

Exclusive meaning in India: Any work that needs payment
Your work will be done early if you have money in your pockets otherwise wait for months and even years to get the thing done. The monetary exchange should be done under the table.

2. Abbe chal chal nikal -to go somewhere

Meaning in India- to exit the existing place

When your friend does not listen to you, you leave him by saying this popular phrase out of irritation and anger and do not want to hear any further explanations.

3. Tum rehne hi do, tum Se Na Ho Paayega- You can’t do it

Meaning in India: The thing is out if your league
When you are trying to do something again and again but you are not able to do it, Indians will taunt at you by saying this phrase especially when you fail in finding a girlfriend for you.

4. Thoda Adjust Kar Lo- adjustment

Meaning in India: Adjustment out of the way
When you see a train, bus or auto seat of 3 is occupied by 4, you use the phrase to adjust yourself as well.

5. Bhaiya thik thik lgalo- to set something

Meaning in India- to bargain (maul- bhav)

Mostly used by Indian women in vegetable market or any other place wherever possible.

6. Jugaad- an innovative fix

Meaning in India: A mandatory kind of talent that every Indian starts learning from the day he opens his mind

Every Indian has a variety of jugaads available with them if an emergency strikes.

7. Keh Ke Lena- tell and take

Meaning in India: A term that is actually identical with announcing your intention and then performing it in style.
Best used when said in a deep, threatening voice and usually as a warning of seeking vengeance.

8. Ghanta- a bell

Meaning in India: A very respectful synonym for BULLSHIT.
When you smell the bullshit that the person has just said and is left with no option but to made him realize what bullshit he just uttered, you use this phrase.

9. Bhai/Dost – brother or friend

Meaning in India:Every stranger in India is your brother or friend when you need help

Used by every Indian to ask for help.

10. Kya item hai - commodity

meaning in India: A word used for hot person
The word is spoken in almost every romantic or drama movie and even in real life.

11.Phati Padi Hai- it’s torn

Meaning in India: Scared as hell.
When you don’t complete your assignments on time and the teacher is going to ask for it as it is the late date for submission.

12. Tashan/Raula- style

Meaning in India: So much style
When you purchase a brand new bike and tell all your friend about it by visiting their places on that bike only.