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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