Learning American English
| Indian Words | American Words |
|---|---|
Chemist/medical store | Drugstore/pharmacy |
| Cold drink | Soda |
| Good name | First name |
| Family name/surname | Last name |
| Curd | Yogurt |
| Fagging | Smoking |
| Filter coffee | Brewed coffee |
| Pram | Stroller |
| Nescafe | Instant coffee |
| Two-in-one | Boombox |
| Milk powder | Cream |
| Transistor | Radio |
| Corn flour | Corn starch |
| Cell | Battery |
| Toffee | Candy |
| Torch | Flashlight |
| Biscuit | Cookies |
| Rubber | Eraser |
| Finger chips | French fries |
| Groundnuts | Peanuts |
| Brown bread | Wheat bread |
| Photograph/snap | Picture |
| Jelly | Gelatin |
| Drawing pins | Push pins |
| Grill | Broil |
| Gum | Glue |
| Jug | Pitcher |
| Goggles | Sunglasses |
| Bill | Check |
| STD/trunk call | Long distance call |
| Cup | Mug |
| Current | Electricty |
| Tongue cleaner | Tongue scraper |
| Rs. 10 note | $10 bill |
| Drinks without ice | Drinks with no ice |
| Posting letter | Mailing letter |
| Tinned food | Canned food |
| Fainted | Passed out |
| Mixie | Mixer/blender |
| Vomit/puke | Throw up |
| Telephone directory | Phone book |
| Engage tone | Busy tone |
| Cross connection | Noise |
| Cinema/talkies | Movie theater |
| Picture | Movie |
| Football | Soccer |
| Rugby | Football |
| Beggar | Panhandler |
| Dustbin | Trash can |
| Waste | Trash |
| Pin code | Zip code |
| Queue | Line |
| Tyre puncture | Flat tire |
| Hotel | Restaurant |
| Town side | Downtown |
| Shopping complex | Mall |
Clothing Related Words
| Indian Words | American Words |
|---|---|
| Gallus | Suspenders |
| Petticoat | Slip |
| Tights | Pantyhose |
| Vest | Undershirt |
| Waistcoat | Vest |
| Swimming costume | Swimsuit |
Housing Related Words
| Indian Words | American Words |
|---|---|
| Flat | Apartment |
| Bathroom | Washroom |
| Toliet/loo | Restroom |
| Lift | Elevator |
| Garden | Yard |
| Center table | Coffee table |
| Drawing room | Living room |
Vegetable Related Words
| Indian Words | American Words |
|---|---|
| Brinjal | Eggplant |
| Lady fingers | Okra |
| Coriander | Cilantro |
| Capsicum | Bell pepper |
Driving Related Words
| Indian Words | American Words |
|---|---|
| Petrol pump | Gas station |
| Petrol | Gas |
| Diesel | Fuel |
| Dickey of car | Trunk of car |
| Bonnet of car | Hood of car |
| Footpath/pavement | Sidewalk |
| Horn | Honk |
| Zebra crossing | Pedestrian crosswalk |
| Crossroad | 4-way road |
| Tram | Streetcar |
| Motorcycle | Motor bike |
| Cycle | Bike |
| Highways | Freeways |
| Taking lift | Getting a ride |
| Lorry | Truck |
| Punctures | Flat tire |
| Crossroad | Cross street |
| Stepeny | Spare tire |
Generally Used Words
| Indian Words | American Words |
|---|---|
| Con | Cheat |
| Cop | Policeman |
| Kicks | Enjoyment |
| Neat | Good |
| Later | Bye |
| Wheels | Car |
| Dynamite | Powerful |
| On the rocks | Drinks with ice |
| Buck | Money |
| Blown away | Greatly impressed |
| Cut the crap | Get to the point |
| Face-off | Confront |
| Mellow out | Calm down |
| Hang loose | Relax |
| Hit the sack | Go to bed |
| Chill | Calm down |
