1. Food and Cuisine:
* Dalma: A lentil and vegetable stew
* Chhena: A sweet cheese used in various desserts like Rasagola
* Poda Pitha: A baked sweet cake
* Aloo Dum: Potato curry with spices
* Saag: Spinach curry
* Khaman: A savory steamed cake
2. Festivals and Events:
* Durga Puja: A major Hindu festival celebrating the goddess Durga
* Rath Yatra: The chariot festival of Lord Jagannath
* Diwali: Festival of lights
* Holi: Festival of colors
* Onam: A harvest festival celebrated by Malayali communities in Odisha
3. Places and Geography:
* Puri: A famous temple town on the Bay of Bengal
* Konark: Home to the Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site
* Bhubaneswar: The capital city of Odisha
* Chilika Lake: India's largest brackish water lake
* Dhenkanal: A district known for its forests and wildlife
4. Everyday Words:
* Aap: You (informal)
* Tumi: You (formal)
* Ami: I
* Kichhi: Something
* Ki: What?
* Kahe: Why?
* Suni: Heard
* Jani: Know
5. Cultural Elements:
* Sari: A traditional garment
* Rasa Lila: A theatrical performance depicting stories from Hindu mythology
* Odissi: A classical dance form
* Pattachitra: Traditional scroll paintings
* Chhau: A masked dance form
6. Common Phrases:
* Swasthya raho: Stay healthy
* Shubha prabhat: Good morning
* Shubha sandhya: Good evening
* Dhanyabad: Thank you
* Ati thik: Very good
Finding More Oriya Words:
* Online Dictionaries: Look up words in Oriya-English or English-Oriya dictionaries.
* Language Learning Apps: Apps like Duolingo and Memrise offer courses for learning Oriya.
* Oriya Language Websites: Search for websites dedicated to Oriya culture and language.
Remember that the pronunciation of Oriya words can be quite different from English. It's best to listen to native speakers or consult an online pronunciation guide to ensure accuracy.