The man in shalwar kameez at the hospital – A Covid-19 story
“You have Covid pneumonia,” were the emergency Doctor’s direct words. “Your oxygen is a bit low. If it drops further, you need to come back.”I had a blank stare.Honestly, it didn’t phase me, Read more [...]...
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UP, Lucknow, “no discrimination”
[Speaking to a technical recruiter...] 1: Okay. So you should be good for your interview on Monday.2: Thanks. I'll brush up on the weekend.1: Excellent. You'll do well.2: By the way, you speak Hindi Read more [...]...
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In my language
Had a random conversation with someone on my street about animals. She was walking her dog and the dog stopped as I approached. This is the awkward part when the owner usually looks at you and you either Read more [...]...
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Urdu and Turkish and Arabic in Montreal
1: So you speak French?2: Mais oui!1: How'd you learn?2: I came to Montreal when I was 30. I'm 45 now. Time. [smile]1: Cool. A Turkish guy speaking French. Neat. Masha'Allah.2: We say that too.1: Yeah Read more [...]...
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Words learned in Pakistan – November 2017
darri - a thick sheet used to put on a charpai. Also used to iron on the ground Pasliyan - ribs Word for fireworks Eesa is Jesus in Urdu Antarrian - intestine Haram mugs - fluid inside spine Putt Read more [...]...
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Words from Pakistan 2016
Shifal - Mazoor - like taange se mazoor hai, legs are disabled Mayoos - losing hope Aanko toh nabeena hai - nicer way of saying someone is blind. Not saying they are "andha" which is more derogatory Kanuk/gandum Read more [...]...
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Gutka in Urdu
1. My Grand Father used to read the Gutka in Urdu. 2. Gutka, what's that? 1. We have 5 prayers, like dua's we recite every day. 2. So he read them in Urdu in Lyallpur? 1. Yes. 2. In Urdu? I thought it Read more [...]...
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