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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.
For references see [1] [2] [3]
Konkani | Latin | Portuguese | English |
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Aamen | Amen | Amén | 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 |
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 |
Konkani | Portuguese | English |
---|---|---|
Afilhada | Afilhada | Goddaughter |
Afilhado | Afilhado | Godson |
Avô | Avô | Grandfather |
Avó | Avó | Grandmother |
Irmãna | Irmã | Sister |
Irmanv | Irmão | Brother |
Madrin | Madrinha | Godmother |
Mãi | Mãe | Mother |
Padrin | Padrinho | Godfather |
Pai | Pai | Father |
Prim' | Primo/Prima | Cousin |
Tia | Tia | Aunty |
Tiv | Tio | Uncle |
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 |
Konkani | Portuguese | English |
---|---|---|
Doce | Doce | Sweet |
Assado | Assado | Roast |
Refogar | Refogar | Sauté - French |
Racheado | Recheado | Stuffed |
Torrad | Torrado | Toast |
Rissois | Rissois | Rissoles |
Konkani | Portuguese | English |
---|---|---|
Kuler | Colher | Spoon |
Garf | Garfo | Fork |
Suri | Faca | Knife |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Konkani | Portuguese | English |
---|---|---|
Tint | Tinta | Ink |
Prosor | Professor | Teacher |
Lisavn | Lição | Lesson |
Kadern | Caderno | Exercise Book |
Konkani | Portuguese | English |
---|---|---|
Adogad | Advogado | Advocate |
Dotor | Doutor | doctor |
Pintari | Pintor | Painter |
Ord | Ordem | order |
Selad fol | papel selado | Stamped paper |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Konkani | Portuguese | English |
---|---|---|
Pared/wonti | Parede | Wall |
Galeri | Galeria | Gallery |
Balkani | Balcão | Balcony |
Varand | Varanda | Verandah |
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 |
Cabar | Acabar | Finished |
Bolss | Bolso |
Some words are also used wherein the original meaning has been changed or distorted: