#WordsMyGrannyUses


My grandmother uses these words and phrases. They’re kinda funny.

Deewani Aulaad = Mad soul
Tarka Taap Ma = In the hot sun
Ghelsappi = Foolish
Su Faa Faa Marech? = What futile activity are you carrying out?
Tana Tapla = Taunts
Sorry, margi maur, tara pet ma kaali bilari dauri = (literal translation) Sorry, the chicken is bland, a black cat is running in your tummy (meaning) Grapes are sour
Mastak Fareli = Off your rocker
Rarti Surat = Sad face/Always crying

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  1. Wonderful Parsee words! What a wonderful community! do something folks, you cant just be lost in the future years. This single community lends wit, humour, colour to our great country not to speak of the immense contribution in every sphere! God Bless you all.

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