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1. भाइ

   Bhaa-i

   Bro

   Usage

   Also used to address a man of your age. The dictionary gloss is "brother". Not for elders.

   Grammar Note

   "भाइ" dictionary-verified.

2. दीदी

   Di-di

   Big sister

   Usage

   The dictionary gives it as the address for an elder sister or paternal aunt. A respectful address to an older woman.

   Grammar Note

   "दीदी" dictionary-verified.

3. बस

   Bas

   That's enough

   Usage

   Say it when food is being served and you want no more; show your palm to stay polite. It is spelled like the vehicle "bus".

   Grammar Note

   "बस" dictionary-verified.

4. चिन्ता जुनि करू

   Chin-taa ju-ni ka-ru

   Don't stress

   Usage

   "Do not worry." A polite imperative that works with elders too.

   Grammar Note

   "चिन्ता", "जुनि", "करब" dictionary-verified. Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

5. वाह

   Vaah

   Wow

   Usage

   An exclamation of admiration, for example after a performance.

   Grammar Note

   "वाह" dictionary-verified.

6. चावस

   Chaa-vas

   Well done

   Usage

   The dictionary headword is "चावस" (from Persian "शाबाश"). Praise aimed at a junior.

   Grammar Note

   "चावस" dictionary-verified.

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