2. Some Intro
Although critics disregard it as a
language and call it a Pidgin instead,
Bambaiyya Hindi is an integral part of
the life in Mumbai.
3. Some more intro
• Usually, We don’t realize the fact that
not only it is this language that keeps
Mumbaikars glued together but also
makes Hindi a whole lot of fun
5. A Rapid fire course in Bambaiyya
Hindi
Bambaiyya Hindi in five minutes.
Guaranteed results, No fees.
So, Let’s do this
6. Risk and Riks are the same things so
are Accept and Except as well as
expect.
There is no “Dude”, only “Bantai”,
“Boss” and “Hero”
7. Cops
• All cops whether a constable or a
commissioner, are referred to as
Mama/Pandu.
• If a cop catches you, use the four
Golden words “Saheb, Jaau dya na”
Saves a couple hundred bucks every
time
8. A small tiff is better known as a “Locha”
A Scam translates to “Jhol”
Some have hilarious literal meanings :D
“Paka Mat”= “Don’t Cook”=“Shut up”
“Dhakkan”= “Lid”=“Moron”
“Ghanta”=“Bell”=“Absolutely Not”
9. Sutta
A Cigarette is better known as a Sutta.
Thank you for BC Sutta by Zeest for
making “Sutta” international, Mumbai is
finally going global.
10. • A Rookie in Cricket is always called
as “Kaccha Limbu”
• “Bhad Me Jaa” means “Go to hell”
• If someone says “Doo Kya Kharcha
Paani”,prepare for a fight
11. • “S” is preceeded by “ISS”
That’s the million dollar answer to
“Isskool” instead of “School”
The “Cutting” Chai- Needs no
introduction
Born in Mumbai, Exported to Virar
12. A Gun is called as “Ghoda”
Any kind of business, from running
huge companies to selling roadside
wares is called as “Dhanda”
13. Aaila
Bambaiyya Hindi is competitive with
others. Mumbaikars never stay behind.
English has “Shit!”
We have,”Aaila!”
Endorsed by Sachin, or “Tendlya” as
Mumbaikars call him.
14. • People from Alibaug in Mumbai aren’t
held in high regard.
A fine example,
“Alibag se aayela hai kya”
