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List of loanwords in Konkani

The Konkani language spoken in the Indian state of Goa has loanwords from multiple languages, including Arabic, Portuguese, English and Kannada. This is a list of loanwords in the Konkani language.

Goa coastline at Dona Paula
Cashew apples after plucking in Chorão, Goa

Portuguese words in Konkani[1][2][3]

Catholic spiritual terms with Latin origins

Konkani Latin Portuguese English
Aamen Amen Amém Amen
Alma Anima Alma Soul
Padri Patrem Padre Priest
Bom Bonum Bom Good
Doth Dotarium Dote Dowry
Fest Festa Festa Feast
Interrak Interrare Enterrado Interred/Burial
Madri Matrem Madre Nun
Rit Ritus Rito Rite
Sagrad Sacris Sagrado Holy
São/Sant Sanctus São/Santo Saint/Holy

Phrases

Konkani Portuguese English
Bom Fest Boa festa Happy Feast
Bom Jesu Bom Jesus Good Jesus
Obrigad Obrigado Thank you
Cantar Cantar Sing/chant
Cantar Miss Cantar Missa Sung Mass/Extraordinary Mass
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Holy Cross
Khuris/Cruz Cruz Cross
Carnaval Carnaval Carnival
Carne Carne Meat
Sakrament Sacramento Sacrament
Cinz Cinza Ashes
Bautismo Baptismo Baptism
Sagrad Comunhao Sagrada Comunhão Holy Communion
Confessiao Confissão Confession
Sacrifis Sacrifício Sacrifice
Pascoal Pascoal Relating to Easter
Inferno Inferno Hell
Pentecostant Pentecostes Pentecost
Natal Natal Christmas
Besauñ Bênção Blessing
Igorz Igreja church
Kopel Capela Chapel
Capainha Campainha Bell
Simitér Cemitério Cemetery
Firgorz Freguesia Parish
Spirita Santa Espírito Santo Holy Spirit
Kazar Casar To marry
Casament Casamento Marriage/Wedding
Recepcao Recepção Reception
Festa dos Reis Festa dos Reis Feast of the Kings

Family relationships

Konkani Latin Portuguese English
Afilhada Affiliare Afilhada Goddaughter
Afilhado Affiliare Afilhado Godson
Avô Avus Avô Grandfather
Avó Ava Avó Grandmother
Irmãna Hermana Irmã Sister
Irmanv Hermanus Irmão Brother
Madrin Matrina Madrinha Godmother
Mãi Matrem Mãe Mother
Padrin Patrem Padrinho Godfather
Pai Patrem Pai Father
Prim' Primus/Prima Primo/Prima Cousin
Tia Tio Tia Aunty
Tiv Thius Tio Uncle

Family last names

Konkani Portuguese English Meaning of Portuguese word
Alemão Alemão Alemao German
Baretto Barreto Baretto Barnet
Carvalho Carvalho Carvalho Oak, Oak Wood or Oak Tree
Cordeiro Cordeiro Cordeiro Lamb
Coelho Coelho Coelho Rabbit
Correia Correia Correia Strap
Dias Dias Dias Days plural of Dia
Fernandes Fernandes Fernandes Son of Fernando
Figueira Figueira Figueira Fig tree
Furtado Furtado Furtado Stolen (from regular verb Furtar to steal)
Leitão Leitão Leitao Piglet
Lobo Lobo Lobo Wolf
Machado Machado Machado Axe
Madeira Madeira Madeira Wood
Mendonça or Mendonsa Mendonça Mendonca Mend
Nascimento Nascimento Nascimento Birth
Noronha Noronha Noronha Village Name
Palmeira Palmeira Palmeira Palm Tree
Peixote Peixoto Peixote derived from Peixe (Fish)
Pereira Pereira Pereira Pear tree (Pera) fruit
Pinto Pinto Pinto Modification of Pintar (regular verb) which is painter
Salgado Salgado Salgado Salty or with Salt (sal)
Sardinha Sardinha Sardinha Sardine fish
Travasso Travasso Travasso Tragedy
Trinidade Trindade Trinidade Trinity
Verdes Verdes Verdes Greens

Culinary terms

Konkani Portuguese English
Doce Doce Sweet
Assado Assado Roast
Refogar Refogar Sauté - French
Racheado Recheado Stuffed
Torrad Torrado Toast
Rissois Rissois Rissoles

Kitchen items

Konkani Portuguese English
Kuler Colher Spoon
Garf Garfo Fork
Suri Faca Knife

Food produce (plant and animal)

Konkani Portuguese English
Arroz/seeth Arroz Rice
Batatt Batata Potato
Yangim Berinjela Eggplant
Caju Cajú Cashew
Popai Papaia Papaya
Tomat Tomate Tomato
Paer/per Goiaba Guava
Kobi Couve Cabbage
Couve-flor couve-flor Cauliflower
Onos Ananás Pineapple
Naarl Coco Coconut
Laranj Laranja orange
Camarao/sungta Camarão Prawn/Large Shrimp
kombi Galinha chicken
dukra mass leitoa pork

Food Products

Konkani Portuguese English
Assad Assado de Carne Roast Beef
Kombiecho assad Assado de frango Roast Chicken
Assad Leitao Leitoa assada Roast Pork
Bol Bolo Cake
Samusa Chamuças Samosas
Choris Chouriço Sausage
Pão Pão bread
Choris Pão Chouriço Pão Sausage Bread
Sungtache rissol Rissois de Camarão Prawn Puffs
Torrad Pão Torradas Bread Toast
Sod Soda Soda Water
Vinagre Vinagre Vinegar
Vinho Vinho wine
Porto Porto port wine
Madeira Madeira Madeira (wine)
Feni Feni Feni an alcoholic drink originating in Goa
Caju Feni Caju feni Cashew Feni
Sorpotel Sarapatel Pork Curry
 
A bottle of Big Boss cashew feni

Daily use words

Konkani Portuguese English
Zonelle Janela Window
Kodelle Cadeira(s) chair(s)
Mezz Mesa Table
Armar Armário Cupboard
Camisa Camisa Shirt
Tanki Tanque Tank
Kor – – Cor Colour
Kustar/kuhsht Custar Difficult

Education terms

Konkani Portuguese English
Tint Tinta Ink
Prosor Professor Teacher
Lisavn Lição Lesson
Kadern Caderno Exercise Book

Professional terms

Konkani Portuguese English
Adogad Advogado Advocate
Dotor Doutor doctor
Pintari Pintor Painter
Ord Ordem order
Selad fol papel selado Stamped paper

Geographical descriptors

Konkani Portuguese English
Bombaim Bombaim Mumbai
Viaje Viagem Voyage
Mar Mar Sea
Praer Praia Beach
Cidade Cidade City
Vaddo Aldeia Village
Zon Zona District
Communidad Comunidade Community

City and town names in Goa

 
Mapa de Goa, in Histoire générale des Voyages, Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe, 1750
Konkani Portuguese English
Alto Alto High
Alto Betin Alto Betim High Betim
Goa Velha Goa Velha Goa Velha
Velha Goa Velha Goa Old Goa
Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama
Dona Paula Dona Paula Owner/lady Paula
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Ilhas Ilha Island
Reis Magos Reis Magos Three Wisemen

Residential and business addresses

Konkani Portuguese English
Bairro Bairro/Bairrista Neighbourhood/Local
Bandh Banda Sideways
St Agostino São Agustinho Saint Augustine
Primeiro Primeiro First
Segundo Segundo Second
Cabesa Cabeça Head

Architectural terms

Konkani Portuguese English
Pared/wonti Parede Wall
Galeri Galeria Gallery
Balkani Balcão Balcony
Varand Varanda Verandah

Miscellaneous words

Konkani Portuguese English
Govet Gaveta Drawer
Pixol Pincela Brush
Tizulo Tijolo Brick
Kulchanv Colchão Mattress
Burak Buraco Hole
Sak Saco Bag
Susegad Sossegado Quiet/peaceful
Sai/gagro Saia Skirt
Calção Calções Shorts
Sabu/Sabaun Sabão Soap
Banc Banco Bench
Julab Julapa Laxatic
Lilanv Leilão Auction
Mest Mestre Carpenter/Master
Sorpotel Sarapatel Pork curry
Bolss Bolso Pocket

French words in Konkani

  • lafaddem – affair (from l'affair)
  • cartus – cartridge
  • parval – parole
  • tamret – stool
  • bankh -bench
  • voltaire – rocking chair (from the French writer Voltaire)

Kannada words in Konkani

  • Aapa – Father from Kannada appa
  • Aaka – Sister from Kannada akka
  • Duddu – Money
  • Rokhdo – Quick
  • Poiso addko – Wealth
  • Hallsande/alsando – Kind of Bean
  • Tantim – Eggs
  • Kempu – Precious stone, red
  • Modd – Cloud / Storm
  • Bagil – Door
  • Chilki – Latch
  • Bodi – Stick, or to beat up
  • Bhenn – Back (from Kannada bennu)
  • Koyto – sickle from Kannada koy, to chop or cut
  • Miravanuk – Procession from miravanige
  • Veergal – Hero stone from veerakallu
  • Got'tu na – Don't know from gottu illa
  • Angadd – Shop from angadi
  • Mando – Head

Arabic / Persian words in Konkani

  • fasal - crop
  • jawab - answer
  • kabul - agree
  • karz - debt
  • chabuk - whip
  • chugli - gossip
  • dang - engrossed
  • hak - right
  • had'd - boundary
  • hairan - harassed
  • fakt - only
  • dusman - enemy
  • akkal - intelligence
  • bhogos - pardon
  • bandar - port
  • barik - thin
  • nazuk - delicate
  • baag - garden
  • arz - request
  • ajap - wonder
  • xar - city
  • khuni - murderer
  • nadar - glance
  • saitan - satan
  • hajir - present
  • garib - poor
  • goroz - necessity
  • virasat - heritage
  • sahib - master (originally means companions of the prophet Muhammad)
  • tazviz - arrangement
  • guneanv - crime
  • buniad - foundation
  • zap - answer
  • khobor - news
  • xivai - without
  • vogot - time
  • forok - difference
  • abru - respect
  • ondu/avndu - this year
  • bejar - harassed
  • noxib - fate
  • taktik - urgency
  • iad - remember
  • farik - repay
  • maja - joy
  • umed - enthusiasm
  • bazar - market
  • tarikh - date
  • murvat - respect
  • badal - change

Some words are also used wherein the original meaning has been changed or distorted:

  • Mustaiki (clothes) from mustaid = ready
  • bekar bahas (idle talk) gives bhikar bhaso (useless philosophising)
  • kapan khairo - eater of one's own shroud - miser

English words

  • spanner- pan'no
  • false - phaals (could be of Portuguese origin too)
  • washer (ring between two joining surfaces or between a nut and a bolt) - vicer
  • shock absorber - chak'up'ser
  • cleaner (assistant to a bus driver) -- kilinder

See also

References

  1. ^ Saradesāya, Manohararāya (2000). A History of Konkani literature. Sahitya Akademi. pp. M1 25 § M1 26. ISBN 81-7201-664-6.
  2. ^ A. E. Medlycott, (1905) "India and the Apostle Thomas"; Gorgias Press LLC; ISBN 1-59333-180-0
  3. ^ Thomas Puthiakunnel, (1973) "Jewish colonies of India paved the way for St. Thomas", The Saint Thomas Christian Encyclopedia of India, ed. George Menachery, Vol. II.

Further reading

  • de Lima, Edward (2014). Influence of Portuguese vocabulary on Konkani language. ISBN 978-81-920574-6-0.
  • Wherritt, Irene (December 1989). "Portuguese Loanwords in Konkani". Hispania. 72 (4): 873–881. doi:10.2307/343565. JSTOR 343565. JSTOR 343565
  • Sardesai, Madhavi (2006). A comparative linguistic and cultural study of lexical influences on konkani (Thesis). hdl:10603/35678.
  • Online Manglorean Konkani Dictionary Project

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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources List of loanwords in Konkani news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2008 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Konkani language spoken in the Indian state of Goa has loanwords from multiple languages including Arabic Portuguese English and Kannada This is a list of loanwords in the Konkani language Goa coastline at Dona Paula Cashew apples after plucking in Chorao Goa Contents 1 Portuguese words in Konkani 1 2 3 1 1 Catholic spiritual terms with Latin origins 1 2 Phrases 1 3 Family relationships 1 4 Family last names 1 5 Culinary terms 1 6 Kitchen items 1 7 Food produce plant and animal 1 8 Food Products 1 9 Daily use words 1 10 Education terms 1 11 Professional terms 1 12 Geographical descriptors 1 13 City and town names in Goa 1 14 Residential and business addresses 1 15 Architectural terms 1 16 Miscellaneous words 2 French words in Konkani 3 Kannada words in Konkani 4 Arabic Persian words in Konkani 5 English words 6 See also 7 References 8 Further readingPortuguese words in Konkani 1 2 3 EditCatholic spiritual terms with Latin origins Edit Konkani Latin Portuguese EnglishAamen Amen Amem AmenAlma Anima Alma SoulPadri Patrem Padre PriestBom Bonum Bom GoodDoth Dotarium Dote DowryFest Festa Festa FeastInterrak Interrare Enterrado Interred BurialMadri Matrem Madre NunRit Ritus Rito RiteSagrad Sacris Sagrado HolySao Sant Sanctus Sao Santo Saint HolyPhrases Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishBom Fest Boa festa Happy FeastBom Jesu Bom Jesus Good JesusObrigad Obrigado Thank youCantar Cantar Sing chantCantar Miss Cantar Missa Sung Mass Extraordinary MassSanta Cruz Santa Cruz Holy CrossKhuris Cruz Cruz CrossCarnaval Carnaval CarnivalCarne Carne MeatSakrament Sacramento SacramentCinz Cinza AshesBautismo Baptismo BaptismSagrad Comunhao Sagrada Comunhao Holy CommunionConfessiao Confissao ConfessionSacrifis Sacrificio SacrificePascoal Pascoal Relating to EasterInferno Inferno HellPentecostant Pentecostes PentecostNatal Natal ChristmasBesaun Bencao BlessingIgorz Igreja churchKopel Capela ChapelCapainha Campainha BellSimiter Cemiterio CemeteryFirgorz Freguesia ParishSpirita Santa Espirito Santo Holy SpiritKazar Casar To marryCasament Casamento Marriage WeddingRecepcao Recepcao ReceptionFesta dos Reis Festa dos Reis Feast of the KingsFamily relationships Edit Konkani Latin Portuguese EnglishAfilhada Affiliare Afilhada GoddaughterAfilhado Affiliare Afilhado GodsonAvo Avus Avo GrandfatherAvo Ava Avo GrandmotherIrmana Hermana Irma SisterIrmanv Hermanus Irmao BrotherMadrin Matrina Madrinha GodmotherMai Matrem Mae MotherPadrin Patrem Padrinho GodfatherPai Patrem Pai FatherPrim Primus Prima Primo Prima CousinTia Tio Tia AuntyTiv Thius Tio UncleFamily last names Edit Konkani Portuguese English Meaning of Portuguese wordAlemao Alemao Alemao GermanBaretto Barreto Baretto BarnetCarvalho Carvalho Carvalho Oak Oak Wood or Oak TreeCordeiro Cordeiro Cordeiro LambCoelho Coelho Coelho RabbitCorreia Correia Correia StrapDias Dias Dias Days plural of DiaFernandes Fernandes Fernandes Son of FernandoFigueira Figueira Figueira Fig treeFurtado Furtado Furtado Stolen from regular verb Furtar to steal Leitao Leitao Leitao PigletLobo Lobo Lobo WolfMachado Machado Machado AxeMadeira Madeira Madeira WoodMendonca or Mendonsa Mendonca Mendonca MendNascimento Nascimento Nascimento BirthNoronha Noronha Noronha Village NamePalmeira Palmeira Palmeira Palm TreePeixote Peixoto Peixote derived from Peixe Fish Pereira Pereira Pereira Pear tree Pera fruitPinto Pinto Pinto Modification of Pintar regular verb which is painterSalgado Salgado Salgado Salty or with Salt sal Sardinha Sardinha Sardinha Sardine fishTravasso Travasso Travasso TragedyTrinidade Trindade Trinidade TrinityVerdes Verdes Verdes GreensCulinary terms Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishDoce Doce SweetAssado Assado RoastRefogar Refogar Saute FrenchRacheado Recheado StuffedTorrad Torrado ToastRissois Rissois RissolesKitchen items Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishKuler Colher SpoonGarf Garfo ForkSuri Faca KnifeFood produce plant and animal Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishArroz seeth Arroz RiceBatatt Batata PotatoYangim Berinjela EggplantCaju Caju CashewPopai Papaia PapayaTomat Tomate TomatoPaer per Goiaba GuavaKobi Couve CabbageCouve flor couve flor CauliflowerOnos Ananas PineappleNaarl Coco CoconutLaranj Laranja orangeCamarao sungta Camarao Prawn Large Shrimpkombi Galinha chickendukra mass leitoa porkFood Products Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishAssad Assado de Carne Roast BeefKombiecho assad Assado de frango Roast ChickenAssad Leitao Leitoa assada Roast PorkBol Bolo CakeSamusa Chamucas SamosasChoris Chourico SausagePao Pao breadChoris Pao Chourico Pao Sausage BreadSungtache rissol Rissois de Camarao Prawn PuffsTorrad Pao Torradas Bread ToastSod Soda Soda WaterVinagre Vinagre VinegarVinho Vinho winePorto Porto port wineMadeira Madeira Madeira wine Feni Feni Feni an alcoholic drink originating in GoaCaju Feni Caju feni Cashew FeniSorpotel Sarapatel Pork Curry A bottle of Big Boss cashew feni Daily use words Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishZonelle Janela WindowKodelle Cadeira s chair s Mezz Mesa TableArmar Armario CupboardCamisa Camisa ShirtTanki Tanque TankKor Cor ColourKustar kuhsht Custar DifficultEducation terms Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishTint Tinta InkProsor Professor TeacherLisavn Licao LessonKadern Caderno Exercise BookProfessional terms Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishAdogad Advogado AdvocateDotor Doutor doctorPintari Pintor PainterOrd Ordem orderSelad fol papel selado Stamped paperGeographical descriptors Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishBombaim Bombaim MumbaiViaje Viagem VoyageMar Mar SeaPraer Praia BeachCidade Cidade CityVaddo Aldeia VillageZon Zona DistrictCommunidad Comunidade CommunityCity and town names in Goa Edit Mapa de Goa in Histoire generale des Voyages Jean Baptiste Benard de la Harpe 1750 Konkani Portuguese EnglishAlto Alto HighAlto Betin Alto Betim High BetimGoa Velha Goa Velha Goa VelhaVelha Goa Velha Goa Old GoaVasco da Gama Vasco da Gama Vasco da GamaDona Paula Dona Paula Owner lady PaulaSanta Cruz Santa Cruz Santa CruzIlhas Ilha IslandReis Magos Reis Magos Three WisemenResidential and business addresses Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishBairro Bairro Bairrista Neighbourhood LocalBandh Banda SidewaysSt Agostino Sao Agustinho Saint AugustinePrimeiro Primeiro FirstSegundo Segundo SecondCabesa Cabeca HeadArchitectural terms Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishPared wonti Parede WallGaleri Galeria GalleryBalkani Balcao BalconyVarand Varanda VerandahMiscellaneous words Edit Konkani Portuguese EnglishGovet Gaveta DrawerPixol Pincela BrushTizulo Tijolo BrickKulchanv Colchao MattressBurak Buraco HoleSak Saco BagSusegad Sossegado Quiet peacefulSai gagro Saia SkirtCalcao Calcoes ShortsSabu Sabaun Sabao SoapBanc Banco BenchJulab Julapa LaxaticLilanv Leilao AuctionMest Mestre Carpenter MasterSorpotel Sarapatel Pork curryBolss Bolso PocketFrench words in Konkani Editlafaddem affair from l affair cartus cartridge parval parole tamret stool bankh bench voltaire rocking chair from the French writer Voltaire Kannada words in Konkani EditAapa Father from Kannada appa Aaka Sister from Kannada akka Duddu Money Rokhdo Quick Poiso addko Wealth Hallsande alsando Kind of Bean Tantim Eggs Kempu Precious stone red Modd Cloud Storm Bagil Door Chilki Latch Bodi Stick or to beat up Bhenn Back from Kannada bennu Koyto sickle from Kannada koy to chop or cut Miravanuk Procession from miravanige Veergal Hero stone from veerakallu Got tu na Don t know from gottu illa Angadd Shop from angadi Mando HeadArabic Persian words in Konkani Editfasal crop jawab answer kabul agree karz debt chabuk whip chugli gossip dang engrossed hak right had d boundary hairan harassed fakt only dusman enemy akkal intelligence bhogos pardon bandar port barik thin nazuk delicate baag garden arz request ajap wonder xar city khuni murderer nadar glance saitan satan hajir present garib poor goroz necessity virasat heritage sahib master originally means companions of the prophet Muhammad tazviz arrangement guneanv crime buniad foundation zap answer khobor news xivai without vogot time forok difference abru respect ondu avndu this year bejar harassed noxib fate taktik urgency iad remember farik repay maja joy umed enthusiasm bazar market tarikh date murvat respect badal change Some words are also used wherein the original meaning has been changed or distorted Mustaiki clothes from mustaid ready bekar bahas idle talk gives bhikar bhaso useless philosophising kapan khairo eater of one s own shroud miserEnglish words Editspanner pan no false phaals could be of Portuguese origin too washer ring between two joining surfaces or between a nut and a bolt vicer shock absorber chak up ser cleaner assistant to a bus driver kilinderSee also EditList of loanwords in Gujarati List of loanwords in MarathiReferences Edit Saradesaya Manohararaya 2000 A History of Konkani literature Sahitya Akademi pp M1 25 M1 26 ISBN 81 7201 664 6 A E Medlycott 1905 India and the Apostle Thomas Gorgias Press LLC ISBN 1 59333 180 0 Thomas Puthiakunnel 1973 Jewish colonies of India paved the way for St Thomas The Saint Thomas Christian Encyclopedia of India ed George Menachery Vol II Further reading Editde Lima Edward 2014 Influence of Portuguese vocabulary on Konkani language ISBN 978 81 920574 6 0 Wherritt Irene December 1989 Portuguese Loanwords in Konkani Hispania 72 4 873 881 doi 10 2307 343565 JSTOR 343565 JSTOR 343565 Sardesai Madhavi 2006 A comparative linguistic and cultural study of lexical influences on konkani Thesis hdl 10603 35678 Online Manglorean Konkani Dictionary Project Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title List of loanwords in Konkani amp oldid 1077136484, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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