Beary Language - Arabic Influence

Arabic Influence

Beary bashe is strongly influenced by the Arabic language. Most of the Bearys especially in coastal area still use a lot of bearified Arabic words during their daily transaction. Saan, Pinhana, Gubboosu, Dabboosu, Pattir, Rakkasi, Seintaan, Kayeen, are the few words used in Beary bashe that have their roots in Arabic. Beary Bashe also has words related to Tamil and Malayalam. Tamil and Malayalam Speakers can understand Beary up to an extent of 75%.

Quick reference table

Beary Arabic العربية English
Saan Sahan صحن Plate
Pinjhana Finjan فنجان Bowl/cup
Kayeen Nikah نكاح Nuptials
Seintaan Shaitan شيطان Evil spirit
Pattre Fateerah فطيرة Bread
Kalbu Qalb قلب Heart
Rabbe Rab رب God
Supra Sufra سفرة Dining Mat
Gubboosu Khubz خبز Bread

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