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Which English words are borrowed from bengali?

There are very few English words directly borrowed from Bengali. This is because English, as a global language, has primarily borrowed words from Latin, Greek, French, and other European languages.

However, some words of Indian origin, which might have been derived from Bengali, are:

* Jungle: This word is widely believed to be derived from the Bengali word "jangal", which means "a wild, uncultivated area".

* Coolie: This term, while now considered offensive, originated from the Hindustani word "kuli", which in turn might have roots in Bengali.

* Bungalow: This word is thought to have originated from the Bengali word "bangla", referring to a building of a specific style.

It is important to note that the origin of these words is debated among linguists and there is no definitive proof of their direct borrowing from Bengali.

While there are few direct borrowings, the influence of Bengali culture and language on English is evident in the use of certain expressions and idioms, such as:

* "Curry": While not directly from Bengali, it comes from the Tamil word "kari", which in turn is related to Bengali "khichuri" (a rice dish).

* "Chutney": This word originated in Hindi, which has a similar word to Bengali "chatni".

Ultimately, while the number of direct borrowings from Bengali into English is limited, there is a clear influence of Bengali culture and language on English vocabulary and expressions.

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