Romani-English Glossary
Stranica 1/1
Romani-English Glossary
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Ale
But
Fr. Slavic
12
Amaro
our
Cf. Skr. Asmaka (ours), Hindi hamara
6.16
Amriya
Curse
9.127
Ando foro
Into town
1.64
Armaya
Curse
3.168
Ataman
Chieftain
Russia (fr. Russian)
2.104
Bal
Hair
Cf Skr vala, Hindi bal
1.108
Balame
Gadje
Greek Romani fr. Balamo=non-Romani
5
Bar
Brother
Domari, cf. Phal, pral, plal
6.38
Barearav
To honour, respect, obey
Verb from baro (big)
9.104
Bari lavuta
Viola
5
Baro
Big
Cf Skr. Vadra, Hindi bara
6.16
Bater
May it be so
Said in response to a challenge via an armaya
3.169
Bauri
Snails
Fr. Romanian
6.83
Bavo
Kris complaint
3.175
Baxt
Luck
Fr. Persian; poss. Fr. Persian (6.40)
1.93
Baxtalo
Lucky
1.59
Bayo (pl. bayura)
Kris precedents
3.147
Beng
Devil
Originally 'frog' (Syrian Romani) (6.56)
1.242
Bengalo
Devilish
1.55
Berk
Breast
Fr. Arabic (6.40); Whence berk?; cf. chuchi
1.96
Besh!
Sit!
Imperative
1.53
Bhen/phen
Sister
Asiatic vs Armenian/European Romani
1.96
Bi-lacho
No good
Albania
1.34
Binak
Twin
1.77
Bino
Sin
Fr. Hungarian bun
12
Boba
Bean
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Bogacha
Baked flour bread
9.63
Bokh
Hunger
Cf. Hindi bhukh (12)
9.196
Bokoli
Thick pancakes stuffed with small pieces of meat
Lovara
3.89
Bol
Type of mouth music
1.106
Bolta
Shop
Fr. Romanian bolta
12
Bori
Daughter-in-law
Pl. boria
1.23
Bov
Oven
Fr. Armenian
1.96
Brashki
Frogs
4.163
Brigaki djilia
"Sorrow songs"
Songs telling of hardship
3.147
Budjo
A swindle translated as 'switch the bag'
9.49
Buino
Proud
Fr. Slavic
6. 83
Bulibasha
Traditional local leader
Transylvania
1.144
Bushalo
Sour
1.59
But guli
Very sweet
1.59
Chachimos
Truth
1.5
Chakano
Star
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian
6.40
Chao
Tea
9.63
Cheeb
Tongue
Cf Skr jeep, Hindi cheep
1.108
Cheiz
Girl's dowry, and its display in her parent's house for a couple of days before the wedding
1.125
Chere
Stars
Kalderash
9.185
Chey
Girl/daughter
1.13
Chiavala
Lad
Russia pl. chiavalei
2.3
Chile mole
Hot barbecue sauce
9.62
Chin
"cut/carve", ie write
1.11
Chindilan?
Are you fed up, weary?
1.53
Chokesarav
To forge (metal)
9.196
Chor-
To steal
Greek Romani
6.19
Chorav
To steal
Whence chorey
3.17
Chordane
Intelligence service
4.94
Choribe
Theft
Greek Romani
6.19
Chote
Vinegar
9.273
Chovexani
Witch
Fr. Armenian
1.96
Chuchi
Breast
Indic; cf. Berk
6.40
Churi
Knife
Whence Churara
3.128
Dad, dat
Father
Cf Skr tata, Hindi tat
6.16
Dand
Tooth
1.62
Darane svatura
Magical, superstitious and supernatural stories
3.143
Dariav
Sea
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian
6.40
Darro
Dowry, bride-price
5
Dav opre
"I give upwards" ie read aloud
1.11
Day
Mother
1.41
Desrobireja
Emancipation from slavery
(Romani, from Romanian)
5
Detlene
Spirits of dead children?
Lovara
3.139
Devel
God
1.242
Dikh-
To see
Also dik- (Greek Romani); Cf. Hindi dekh-
6.16
Diklo
Neckerchief
3.36
Dila
Floor
Czechia
14
Dili
Retarded; crazy (9.77)
Whence dill?
1.36
Divano
Meeting or discussion
Romani
5
Djan-
To know
Whence gen?
6.297
Djezbeh
Narrow high brass container with a long protruding handle (coffeepot)
(Turkish?)
3.22
Djolano
Mule
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Armenian
6.41
Domari
Asiatic dialect of Romani
Fr. Dom - man; Cf. Lomavren, European
6.38
Doshman
Enemy
Fr. Persian doshman
12
Dosta
Enough
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Drab
Herbs
Romani
5
Draba
Spell/charm
3.141
Drabarav
I read
Macedonia; orig. in the sense of palm reading
1.11
Drabarno/i
Male/female reader/fortune-teller
1.12
Drarnego
Special healing herb
9.281
Drom
Way
Fr. Greek δρομοσ dromos
12
Dudum
Gourd; also melon (6.41)
Fr. Armenian
1.96
Dunha
Eiderdown
Whence (downy?)
3.18
Dya
Mother
Britain
6.116
European
European dialect of Romani
Cf. Domari, Lomavren
6.38
Familia
Extended family including married sons and their wives, children and grandchildren
Fr. Romanian
6.239
Foros
Town
Fr. Greek
6.55
Fusui
Bean soup
9.196
Fusui eski zumi
Butter-bean soup
9.62
Gadjikane
Non-gypsy
Adjective
1.7
Gadjo
Non-Gypsy man
1
Galbi
Gold coins, often worn as decoration
Romani
5
Gelo
Gone
Past participle of za "go" cf. Bengali jawa, gaelo
12
Gilabav
I read
Albania; primarily to sing
1.11
Gilabno
Male singer/reader
1.12
Gin
Count ie read
1.11
Glas
Voice
Fr. Slavic
12
Glasso
Varieties of melodies in gypsy music
Fr. Slavic Glas "voice"
3.147
Gorgio
Gadjo
Romnichal
5
Grast
Horse
Fr. Armenian; also Kalderash gras (6.19)
1.96
Grob
Tomb
Fr. Slavic
12
Gunoi
Faeces
Fr. Slavic? Cf. Slovene gnoj (dung)
9.196
Gusha
Adam's apple
9.265
Hamishagos
To meddle or disturb
1.296
Johai
Ghost's vomit
9.265
kafa
Coffee
9.63
Kaj
Where
1.210
Kak (kako)
Uncle
Respectful form of address for older male
5
Kan
Ear
Cf. Skr khan, Hindi khan
1.108
Kana
When
1.210
Kar
Penis
9.317
Karbaro
Erection (i.e. big penis)
Lovara
3.52
Kasht
Wood (i.e. forest)
6.186
Katrinsa
Apron
9.269
Kazan
Small domestic stills, copper
Made by Kalderash
1.245
Kesali
Forest spirit
Russia
2.64
Kham
Sun
Cf Skr gharma, Hindi gham; also kam (Greek Romani)(6.16)
1.108
Khan, kan
Fart
9.196
Khania
Hens
1.41
Khantino
Smelly
9.281
Khul
Shit
9.196
Kidemos
Collections made among a kumpania, usually on ritual occasions
9.68
Kirchima
Inn
Fr. Slavic; cf. Slovene krchma
6.83
Kirvi
Groom
9.224
Kis
Purse
Fr. Arabic; also kisi (6.40)
1.96
Kish
Silk
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian
6.40
Kishti
Belt
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian
6.40
Kocho
Button
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Armenian
6.41
Komi
More
Fr. Greek
6.55
Kon?
Who?
1.210
Koro
Blind
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian; also Domari
6.40
Koshter
Stick
Anglo-Romani; whence cosh
10.113
Kotor
Piece
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Armenian
6.41
Kralis
King
Fr. Greek, orig. Fr. Slavic
Kris
"tribunal"
Fr. Greek "krisis" = judgement (6.56)
1.106
Krisatora
Kris judges
3.172
Kumpania
Band of families
Polish
1.3
L vakandoka
The moles
4.116
Lampo
Lamp
9.196
Lashav
Shame
9.17
Lav
Word
Poss. Fr. Arabic lafz
6.40
Lavuta
Violin
5
Lil (pl. lila)
Book
5
Lolo
Red
9.273
Lomavren
Armenian dialect of Romani
Fr. Lom - man; Cf. Domari, European
6.38
Lon
Salt
1.62
Love
Money
3.17
Lovina
Beer
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Lovoro
Ceremony to divide money earned
9.318
Lungo drom
Long Road
1.4
Machka
Cat
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Magherdo
Unclean
Polish
1.9
Mahala
Quarter (of a town)
Bulgaria
1.118
Mai + adj.
Comparative
Vlach Romani
6.303
Mamioro
Spirit who brings illness
9.270
Manch
Cheer up
Fr. Romanian
6.83
Manush
People
Cf Skr/Hindi manusha
1.108
Mariki
Sweet, layered, pizza-shaped pastry from flour, powdered milk, sugar and lard
Albania
1.47
Marime
Unclean
Non-Polish; Fr. Greek "to dirty" (6.55); c.f. Skr mraks = smear (6.244)
1.9
Martiya
Spirit of the night
9.284
Marturo
Martyr, prophet
5
Mas
Meat
1.34
Mashakar
Waist, centre
9.264
Ma-sha-llah
As god wills
Muslim? (Allah)
1.59
Me
I
Cf Skr. Maya, Hindi main
6.16
-me, -men
Suffix for passive participles
Fr. Greek
6.55
Melalo
Dirt
9.13
Meska
Bear
9.196
Midjloli
Erection
Lovara
3.52
Mindj
Female genitals
Whence minge (6.193), and minging?
1.54
Mish
Vagina
Kalderash
9.318
Mizhak
Wicked
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Mode
Varieties of melodies in gypsy music
3.147
Mom
Wax
Fr. Persian
1.93
Monchimo
System of servitude to pay off debts and credits
3.123
Mora
Friend
Russia
2.7
Mortsi
Leather, hide
=skin, European/Welsh Romani, fr. Armenian (6.41)
1.96
-mos
Abstract noun marker
Fr. Greek
6.55
Moxado
Unclean
England/Wales
6.244
Much
Friend
Russia
2.141
Muj
Face, mouth
1.58
Mulengi djilia
Dirges
Lit. spirit songs
3.147
Mulengi dori
"dead man's string"
Magic ribbon tied or united to call on dead spirits to protect you
3.81
Mulo
Spirit of the dead
Pl. mule
1.77
Mura
Berry
Fr. Romanian
6.83
Nak
Nose
Cf Skr nak, Hindi nak, whence "nark" - stool pigeon (1.16); also nakh (Welsh, Greek Romani) (6.16)
1.108
Nano
Uncle
3.233
Naswalemos
Illness
9.255
Natsia (pl. natsiyi)
Nation or tribe of Rom
Kalderash (6.238)
5
Nav
Name
Cf. Skr. Naman, Hindi nam
6.55
Niamo
Relatives
9.13
Nivasi
Water spirit/mermaid
Russia
2.64
O d'ives
Day
Czechia
14
O zhuvindo
"the live one"
3.81
Ofisa
Fortune-telling booth
9.54
Opre!
Arise!
6.317
-os
Masculine ending for loan words
Pachiv
Ceremonial celebrations to honour special guests
Also pakiv (9.90)
3.90
Pachivaki djili
Pachiv song
3.91
Paguba
"raiding party" i.e. sent out for supplies
Churara
3.130
Pakiv, dav pakiv
To obey, respect, honour, esteem
9.104
Palecido
"set apart" i.e. marime
Sinti
6.244
Pani
Water
Cf Skr paniya, Hindi pani; also Kalderash pai (6.16)
1.108
Pani nevi
Fresh water
1.47
Papin
Goose
9.196
Paramicha
Gypsy fairy tales, told for the skill of the storyteller
3.146
Paramishus
Tale
Fr. Greek
6.55
Patragi
Easter
9.318
Patrin
Leaf/road sign/marking
Non-Polish
1.3
Payo
Gadje
Spanish Romani
6.8
-pen
-ness,-hood
Also -ben (6.19)
1.58
Pen, ben
Sister
Greek Romani
6.16
Perina
Thick quilts
9.271
Pertia
Jellied pig's feet and ears
9.62
Petalo
Horseshoe
Fr. Greek (6.55)
3.52
Phal
Brother
Welsh Romani; also Lomavren (6.38) cf. Plal, pral, bar
6.16
Phei
Sister
Kalderash
6.16
Phen
Sister
Welsh Romani
6.16
Phuro (f. phuri)
Head of a familia
9.12
Pi-, pe-
To drink
Greek, Welsh romani pi-, Kalderash pe-
6.16
Piko
Spear
9.196
Pipere
Pepper
9.273
Pirogo
Kind of noodle and cheese pudding
Cf. Polish pierogy?
9.63
Plal
Brother
Also pral; Greek Romani; cf. Phal, pral, bar
6.16
Pliashka
Bottle of good brandy, wrapped in a kerchief with a string of gold pieces
Used in the marriage ritual between the couple's parents
3.197
Pliashka (plochka)
Engagement feast
5
Pomana
Funeral feast
Repeated after nine days, six weeks, six months and a year (3.235)
1.249
Porado
Erection
Lovara
3.52
Porraimos
Lit. the devouring ie the Holocaust
Coined by Ian Hancock (1.276)
1.253
Poshum
Wool
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian; also Domari
6.40
Posoti
Pouch inside a skirt
Bulgaria
1.137
Postiu
Abstention from animal products on Friday
9.274
Pral
Brother
Kalderash, cf. Phal, plal, bar
6.16
Pralipe
Brotherhood
Macedonia
1.107
Prastlo
'dishonoured' i.e. marime
Sinti
6.244
Prikaza
Bad omen
9.129
Pufe
Fried flour bread
9.62
Puri daj/puro dad
Grandmother/grandfather
Lit. old mother/father;Whence dad?
1.43
Pushka
Gun
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Puterdea
Straddle the legs open
9.196
Puyo
Chicken stew
9.62
Puyuria
Gadje gypsy-groupies
Fr. Romanian "puppies, cubs, chicks"
1.19
Rahat lokum
Some sort of food
3.220
Rakli
Non-Roma girl
5
Raklo
Non-gypsy boy
3.40
Rasa
"race"
Romanian; used to refer to e.g. Kalderash, Lovara, etc
6.238
Rat
Blood
Cf. Prakrit ratta
12
Ray baro
Great lords
i.e. judges and representatives of gadje power structures
3.114
Raya
Landowners
Lovara
3.53
Rebniko
Pond
Fr. Slavic cf. Slovene ribnik
12
Rikono
Dog
1.101
Risho
Reed, cane
9.196
Rom (fem. Romni)
Romani man/women
5
Rom/lom/dom
Man/husband
European/Armenian/Persian and Syrian
Cf Sanskrit domba, mod. Ind. Dom, dum
Skr=man of low caste making living by music and singing, Lahnda=menial, Sindhi=caste of wandering musician, Panjabi=strolling musician, West Pahari=low-caste black-skinned man
1.100
Romanes
Romani language
Romipen
Gypsyhood
1.49
Romni
Wife
1.40
Romni nashli
Elopement
Lit. runaway wife
9.230
Rovliako khelipen
"stick dance"
1.106
Ruv
Wolf
5
Sap
Snake
British
1.106
Sarma
Stuffed cabbage
With pork, onions, peppers, rice and tomatoes (9.63)
5
Sastimos (sastipe)
"to your health"
Generally used as a greeting
5
Sastro
Father-in-law
1.45
Saviako
Rolled pastry with fruit, cottage cheese and raisins
9.63
Sero
Head
Also shero (Greek Romani); cf Skr vala, Hindi Bal
6.16
Shanglo
Police constable
3.17
Shav
Unmarried gypsy male
3.40
Shavora
Companions?
3.19
Sheranda
Goosedown pillows covered in gay, flowered material
3.215
Shon
Moon
9.185
Shoshka
Tent-pole
Russia (fr. Russian)
2.106
Shpera
"road sign/marking"
Polish; = patrin
1.3
Sir
Garlic
Fr. Persian
1.93
Skorni
Top-boot
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Slobuzenja
Freedom
Fr. Slavic
5
Smentena
Cream
Fr. Slavic
6.83
So
What
1.210
So keres?
What are you doing?
1.53
Socro-bori
Incest
9.244
Solakh
Kris judgement using armaya, with judgement left to mule
3.174
Soske
Why
1.210
Sov-
To sleep
Cf. Skr. Svapati, Hindi sona
6.16
Spiuni
Spy
Albania
1.23
Stanya
Stable
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Streyino
"strange"
Used of unknown Vitsa
9.13
Sumadji
Family heirloom
3.49
Sunet biaf
Circumcision wedding
Muslim, in Bulgaria
1.120
Svata/svatura
Gypsy story/ies
3.142
Tachiben
Truth
See also chachimos
6.19
Tacho
True
Welsh Romani;
6.19
Taliga
Two-wheeled light cart
3.96
Tarneder
Younger
Welsh Romani
6.303
Tato
Hot, warm
Cf Skr. Tapta, Hindi tatta
6.16
Trampa
Barter
1.61
Treshul
Christian cross
In India, Shiva's trident
1.106
Trito ursitori
Three spirits, one good, one evil, one mediator
9.283
Trupos
Body
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Trushal odji
Hungry soul
3.200
Tsera
Individual household within a familia
Lit. tent
6.239
Tserha
Lit. tent
Lovara = vitsa
3.135
Tu
You singular
Cf. Skr tuvam, Hindi tu
6.16
Tumnimos
Wedding arrangements
9.218
Tutka
Turkey
9.196
Uzho
Related to marhime
3.150
Vadni ratsa
Wild goose of Romani legend
3.45
Vaida
Gypsy chief
Russia (Slav. Vodja)
2.141
Vardo
Horse-drawn living-wagons
Hungary; also Vurdon, Vordon
6.213
Vare-
-ever
Fr. Romanian; e.g. varekai "wherever"
6.83
Varekai
Wherever
Fr. Romanian
6.83
Vast
Hand
Cf. Skr. Hasta, Hindi hath
6.55
Vesh
Forest
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian
6.40
Veshengo
"man of the forest"
Nickname
1.21
Vitsa
"clan"
Lit = vine, tendril, fr. Romanian fr. Slavic
1.290
Vurdon
Wagon
Also Vordon, prob. From Ossetic, European/Welsh Romani, (6.41)
3.26
Vurma
Trail of signs on the road
Lovara = patrin
3.126
Wortacha
"partners"
Refers to group brought together for a specific job
9.33
Wuzho
Purity
Vlach
9.13
Xabe
Beef stew
9.62
Xaimoko
Rabbit stew
9.62
Xanamiki
Co-parent-in-law
Term used to describe the "family-in-law" relationship following a marriage - used by the two fathers-in-law of each other (3.197)
1.287
Xari
"one who eats"
9.196
Xaritsa
Fried cornbread
9.62
Xin
Urinating
9.266
Xumel, xumer
Dough, breadcrumbs
Fr. Arabic
6.40
Yak
Eye
Cf Skr aksha, Hindi ak
1.108
Yekhipe
Unity, oneness
5
Yungxo
Young ox
9.196
Za
Go
12
Zen
Saddle
Fr. Persian
1.93
Zeravo
Left (direction)
Fr. Greek
6.55
Zhamutro
Bridegroom or son-in-law
5
Zheita
'bringing the bride home'
Part of the wedding ceremony
9.224
Zor
Strength
Fr. Persian
1.93
Zuhno
Pure
1.104
Zurla
Long, wooden, double-reed conical-bone wind instrument
May not be Romani word
1.94
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Ale
But
Fr. Slavic
12
Amaro
our
Cf. Skr. Asmaka (ours), Hindi hamara
6.16
Amriya
Curse
9.127
Ando foro
Into town
1.64
Armaya
Curse
3.168
Ataman
Chieftain
Russia (fr. Russian)
2.104
Bal
Hair
Cf Skr vala, Hindi bal
1.108
Balame
Gadje
Greek Romani fr. Balamo=non-Romani
5
Bar
Brother
Domari, cf. Phal, pral, plal
6.38
Barearav
To honour, respect, obey
Verb from baro (big)
9.104
Bari lavuta
Viola
5
Baro
Big
Cf Skr. Vadra, Hindi bara
6.16
Bater
May it be so
Said in response to a challenge via an armaya
3.169
Bauri
Snails
Fr. Romanian
6.83
Bavo
Kris complaint
3.175
Baxt
Luck
Fr. Persian; poss. Fr. Persian (6.40)
1.93
Baxtalo
Lucky
1.59
Bayo (pl. bayura)
Kris precedents
3.147
Beng
Devil
Originally 'frog' (Syrian Romani) (6.56)
1.242
Bengalo
Devilish
1.55
Berk
Breast
Fr. Arabic (6.40); Whence berk?; cf. chuchi
1.96
Besh!
Sit!
Imperative
1.53
Bhen/phen
Sister
Asiatic vs Armenian/European Romani
1.96
Bi-lacho
No good
Albania
1.34
Binak
Twin
1.77
Bino
Sin
Fr. Hungarian bun
12
Boba
Bean
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Bogacha
Baked flour bread
9.63
Bokh
Hunger
Cf. Hindi bhukh (12)
9.196
Bokoli
Thick pancakes stuffed with small pieces of meat
Lovara
3.89
Bol
Type of mouth music
1.106
Bolta
Shop
Fr. Romanian bolta
12
Bori
Daughter-in-law
Pl. boria
1.23
Bov
Oven
Fr. Armenian
1.96
Brashki
Frogs
4.163
Brigaki djilia
"Sorrow songs"
Songs telling of hardship
3.147
Budjo
A swindle translated as 'switch the bag'
9.49
Buino
Proud
Fr. Slavic
6. 83
Bulibasha
Traditional local leader
Transylvania
1.144
Bushalo
Sour
1.59
But guli
Very sweet
1.59
Chachimos
Truth
1.5
Chakano
Star
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian
6.40
Chao
Tea
9.63
Cheeb
Tongue
Cf Skr jeep, Hindi cheep
1.108
Cheiz
Girl's dowry, and its display in her parent's house for a couple of days before the wedding
1.125
Chere
Stars
Kalderash
9.185
Chey
Girl/daughter
1.13
Chiavala
Lad
Russia pl. chiavalei
2.3
Chile mole
Hot barbecue sauce
9.62
Chin
"cut/carve", ie write
1.11
Chindilan?
Are you fed up, weary?
1.53
Chokesarav
To forge (metal)
9.196
Chor-
To steal
Greek Romani
6.19
Chorav
To steal
Whence chorey
3.17
Chordane
Intelligence service
4.94
Choribe
Theft
Greek Romani
6.19
Chote
Vinegar
9.273
Chovexani
Witch
Fr. Armenian
1.96
Chuchi
Breast
Indic; cf. Berk
6.40
Churi
Knife
Whence Churara
3.128
Dad, dat
Father
Cf Skr tata, Hindi tat
6.16
Dand
Tooth
1.62
Darane svatura
Magical, superstitious and supernatural stories
3.143
Dariav
Sea
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian
6.40
Darro
Dowry, bride-price
5
Dav opre
"I give upwards" ie read aloud
1.11
Day
Mother
1.41
Desrobireja
Emancipation from slavery
(Romani, from Romanian)
5
Detlene
Spirits of dead children?
Lovara
3.139
Devel
God
1.242
Dikh-
To see
Also dik- (Greek Romani); Cf. Hindi dekh-
6.16
Diklo
Neckerchief
3.36
Dila
Floor
Czechia
14
Dili
Retarded; crazy (9.77)
Whence dill?
1.36
Divano
Meeting or discussion
Romani
5
Djan-
To know
Whence gen?
6.297
Djezbeh
Narrow high brass container with a long protruding handle (coffeepot)
(Turkish?)
3.22
Djolano
Mule
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Armenian
6.41
Domari
Asiatic dialect of Romani
Fr. Dom - man; Cf. Lomavren, European
6.38
Doshman
Enemy
Fr. Persian doshman
12
Dosta
Enough
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Drab
Herbs
Romani
5
Draba
Spell/charm
3.141
Drabarav
I read
Macedonia; orig. in the sense of palm reading
1.11
Drabarno/i
Male/female reader/fortune-teller
1.12
Drarnego
Special healing herb
9.281
Drom
Way
Fr. Greek δρομοσ dromos
12
Dudum
Gourd; also melon (6.41)
Fr. Armenian
1.96
Dunha
Eiderdown
Whence (downy?)
3.18
Dya
Mother
Britain
6.116
European
European dialect of Romani
Cf. Domari, Lomavren
6.38
Familia
Extended family including married sons and their wives, children and grandchildren
Fr. Romanian
6.239
Foros
Town
Fr. Greek
6.55
Fusui
Bean soup
9.196
Fusui eski zumi
Butter-bean soup
9.62
Gadjikane
Non-gypsy
Adjective
1.7
Gadjo
Non-Gypsy man
1
Galbi
Gold coins, often worn as decoration
Romani
5
Gelo
Gone
Past participle of za "go" cf. Bengali jawa, gaelo
12
Gilabav
I read
Albania; primarily to sing
1.11
Gilabno
Male singer/reader
1.12
Gin
Count ie read
1.11
Glas
Voice
Fr. Slavic
12
Glasso
Varieties of melodies in gypsy music
Fr. Slavic Glas "voice"
3.147
Gorgio
Gadjo
Romnichal
5
Grast
Horse
Fr. Armenian; also Kalderash gras (6.19)
1.96
Grob
Tomb
Fr. Slavic
12
Gunoi
Faeces
Fr. Slavic? Cf. Slovene gnoj (dung)
9.196
Gusha
Adam's apple
9.265
Hamishagos
To meddle or disturb
1.296
Johai
Ghost's vomit
9.265
kafa
Coffee
9.63
Kaj
Where
1.210
Kak (kako)
Uncle
Respectful form of address for older male
5
Kan
Ear
Cf. Skr khan, Hindi khan
1.108
Kana
When
1.210
Kar
Penis
9.317
Karbaro
Erection (i.e. big penis)
Lovara
3.52
Kasht
Wood (i.e. forest)
6.186
Katrinsa
Apron
9.269
Kazan
Small domestic stills, copper
Made by Kalderash
1.245
Kesali
Forest spirit
Russia
2.64
Kham
Sun
Cf Skr gharma, Hindi gham; also kam (Greek Romani)(6.16)
1.108
Khan, kan
Fart
9.196
Khania
Hens
1.41
Khantino
Smelly
9.281
Khul
Shit
9.196
Kidemos
Collections made among a kumpania, usually on ritual occasions
9.68
Kirchima
Inn
Fr. Slavic; cf. Slovene krchma
6.83
Kirvi
Groom
9.224
Kis
Purse
Fr. Arabic; also kisi (6.40)
1.96
Kish
Silk
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian
6.40
Kishti
Belt
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian
6.40
Kocho
Button
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Armenian
6.41
Komi
More
Fr. Greek
6.55
Kon?
Who?
1.210
Koro
Blind
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian; also Domari
6.40
Koshter
Stick
Anglo-Romani; whence cosh
10.113
Kotor
Piece
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Armenian
6.41
Kralis
King
Fr. Greek, orig. Fr. Slavic
Kris
"tribunal"
Fr. Greek "krisis" = judgement (6.56)
1.106
Krisatora
Kris judges
3.172
Kumpania
Band of families
Polish
1.3
L vakandoka
The moles
4.116
Lampo
Lamp
9.196
Lashav
Shame
9.17
Lav
Word
Poss. Fr. Arabic lafz
6.40
Lavuta
Violin
5
Lil (pl. lila)
Book
5
Lolo
Red
9.273
Lomavren
Armenian dialect of Romani
Fr. Lom - man; Cf. Domari, European
6.38
Lon
Salt
1.62
Love
Money
3.17
Lovina
Beer
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Lovoro
Ceremony to divide money earned
9.318
Lungo drom
Long Road
1.4
Machka
Cat
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Magherdo
Unclean
Polish
1.9
Mahala
Quarter (of a town)
Bulgaria
1.118
Mai + adj.
Comparative
Vlach Romani
6.303
Mamioro
Spirit who brings illness
9.270
Manch
Cheer up
Fr. Romanian
6.83
Manush
People
Cf Skr/Hindi manusha
1.108
Mariki
Sweet, layered, pizza-shaped pastry from flour, powdered milk, sugar and lard
Albania
1.47
Marime
Unclean
Non-Polish; Fr. Greek "to dirty" (6.55); c.f. Skr mraks = smear (6.244)
1.9
Martiya
Spirit of the night
9.284
Marturo
Martyr, prophet
5
Mas
Meat
1.34
Mashakar
Waist, centre
9.264
Ma-sha-llah
As god wills
Muslim? (Allah)
1.59
Me
I
Cf Skr. Maya, Hindi main
6.16
-me, -men
Suffix for passive participles
Fr. Greek
6.55
Melalo
Dirt
9.13
Meska
Bear
9.196
Midjloli
Erection
Lovara
3.52
Mindj
Female genitals
Whence minge (6.193), and minging?
1.54
Mish
Vagina
Kalderash
9.318
Mizhak
Wicked
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Mode
Varieties of melodies in gypsy music
3.147
Mom
Wax
Fr. Persian
1.93
Monchimo
System of servitude to pay off debts and credits
3.123
Mora
Friend
Russia
2.7
Mortsi
Leather, hide
=skin, European/Welsh Romani, fr. Armenian (6.41)
1.96
-mos
Abstract noun marker
Fr. Greek
6.55
Moxado
Unclean
England/Wales
6.244
Much
Friend
Russia
2.141
Muj
Face, mouth
1.58
Mulengi djilia
Dirges
Lit. spirit songs
3.147
Mulengi dori
"dead man's string"
Magic ribbon tied or united to call on dead spirits to protect you
3.81
Mulo
Spirit of the dead
Pl. mule
1.77
Mura
Berry
Fr. Romanian
6.83
Nak
Nose
Cf Skr nak, Hindi nak, whence "nark" - stool pigeon (1.16); also nakh (Welsh, Greek Romani) (6.16)
1.108
Nano
Uncle
3.233
Naswalemos
Illness
9.255
Natsia (pl. natsiyi)
Nation or tribe of Rom
Kalderash (6.238)
5
Nav
Name
Cf. Skr. Naman, Hindi nam
6.55
Niamo
Relatives
9.13
Nivasi
Water spirit/mermaid
Russia
2.64
O d'ives
Day
Czechia
14
O zhuvindo
"the live one"
3.81
Ofisa
Fortune-telling booth
9.54
Opre!
Arise!
6.317
-os
Masculine ending for loan words
Pachiv
Ceremonial celebrations to honour special guests
Also pakiv (9.90)
3.90
Pachivaki djili
Pachiv song
3.91
Paguba
"raiding party" i.e. sent out for supplies
Churara
3.130
Pakiv, dav pakiv
To obey, respect, honour, esteem
9.104
Palecido
"set apart" i.e. marime
Sinti
6.244
Pani
Water
Cf Skr paniya, Hindi pani; also Kalderash pai (6.16)
1.108
Pani nevi
Fresh water
1.47
Papin
Goose
9.196
Paramicha
Gypsy fairy tales, told for the skill of the storyteller
3.146
Paramishus
Tale
Fr. Greek
6.55
Patragi
Easter
9.318
Patrin
Leaf/road sign/marking
Non-Polish
1.3
Payo
Gadje
Spanish Romani
6.8
-pen
-ness,-hood
Also -ben (6.19)
1.58
Pen, ben
Sister
Greek Romani
6.16
Perina
Thick quilts
9.271
Pertia
Jellied pig's feet and ears
9.62
Petalo
Horseshoe
Fr. Greek (6.55)
3.52
Phal
Brother
Welsh Romani; also Lomavren (6.38) cf. Plal, pral, bar
6.16
Phei
Sister
Kalderash
6.16
Phen
Sister
Welsh Romani
6.16
Phuro (f. phuri)
Head of a familia
9.12
Pi-, pe-
To drink
Greek, Welsh romani pi-, Kalderash pe-
6.16
Piko
Spear
9.196
Pipere
Pepper
9.273
Pirogo
Kind of noodle and cheese pudding
Cf. Polish pierogy?
9.63
Plal
Brother
Also pral; Greek Romani; cf. Phal, pral, bar
6.16
Pliashka
Bottle of good brandy, wrapped in a kerchief with a string of gold pieces
Used in the marriage ritual between the couple's parents
3.197
Pliashka (plochka)
Engagement feast
5
Pomana
Funeral feast
Repeated after nine days, six weeks, six months and a year (3.235)
1.249
Porado
Erection
Lovara
3.52
Porraimos
Lit. the devouring ie the Holocaust
Coined by Ian Hancock (1.276)
1.253
Poshum
Wool
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian; also Domari
6.40
Posoti
Pouch inside a skirt
Bulgaria
1.137
Postiu
Abstention from animal products on Friday
9.274
Pral
Brother
Kalderash, cf. Phal, plal, bar
6.16
Pralipe
Brotherhood
Macedonia
1.107
Prastlo
'dishonoured' i.e. marime
Sinti
6.244
Prikaza
Bad omen
9.129
Pufe
Fried flour bread
9.62
Puri daj/puro dad
Grandmother/grandfather
Lit. old mother/father;Whence dad?
1.43
Pushka
Gun
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Puterdea
Straddle the legs open
9.196
Puyo
Chicken stew
9.62
Puyuria
Gadje gypsy-groupies
Fr. Romanian "puppies, cubs, chicks"
1.19
Rahat lokum
Some sort of food
3.220
Rakli
Non-Roma girl
5
Raklo
Non-gypsy boy
3.40
Rasa
"race"
Romanian; used to refer to e.g. Kalderash, Lovara, etc
6.238
Rat
Blood
Cf. Prakrit ratta
12
Ray baro
Great lords
i.e. judges and representatives of gadje power structures
3.114
Raya
Landowners
Lovara
3.53
Rebniko
Pond
Fr. Slavic cf. Slovene ribnik
12
Rikono
Dog
1.101
Risho
Reed, cane
9.196
Rom (fem. Romni)
Romani man/women
5
Rom/lom/dom
Man/husband
European/Armenian/Persian and Syrian
Cf Sanskrit domba, mod. Ind. Dom, dum
Skr=man of low caste making living by music and singing, Lahnda=menial, Sindhi=caste of wandering musician, Panjabi=strolling musician, West Pahari=low-caste black-skinned man
1.100
Romanes
Romani language
Romipen
Gypsyhood
1.49
Romni
Wife
1.40
Romni nashli
Elopement
Lit. runaway wife
9.230
Rovliako khelipen
"stick dance"
1.106
Ruv
Wolf
5
Sap
Snake
British
1.106
Sarma
Stuffed cabbage
With pork, onions, peppers, rice and tomatoes (9.63)
5
Sastimos (sastipe)
"to your health"
Generally used as a greeting
5
Sastro
Father-in-law
1.45
Saviako
Rolled pastry with fruit, cottage cheese and raisins
9.63
Sero
Head
Also shero (Greek Romani); cf Skr vala, Hindi Bal
6.16
Shanglo
Police constable
3.17
Shav
Unmarried gypsy male
3.40
Shavora
Companions?
3.19
Sheranda
Goosedown pillows covered in gay, flowered material
3.215
Shon
Moon
9.185
Shoshka
Tent-pole
Russia (fr. Russian)
2.106
Shpera
"road sign/marking"
Polish; = patrin
1.3
Sir
Garlic
Fr. Persian
1.93
Skorni
Top-boot
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Slobuzenja
Freedom
Fr. Slavic
5
Smentena
Cream
Fr. Slavic
6.83
So
What
1.210
So keres?
What are you doing?
1.53
Socro-bori
Incest
9.244
Solakh
Kris judgement using armaya, with judgement left to mule
3.174
Soske
Why
1.210
Sov-
To sleep
Cf. Skr. Svapati, Hindi sona
6.16
Spiuni
Spy
Albania
1.23
Stanya
Stable
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Streyino
"strange"
Used of unknown Vitsa
9.13
Sumadji
Family heirloom
3.49
Sunet biaf
Circumcision wedding
Muslim, in Bulgaria
1.120
Svata/svatura
Gypsy story/ies
3.142
Tachiben
Truth
See also chachimos
6.19
Tacho
True
Welsh Romani;
6.19
Taliga
Two-wheeled light cart
3.96
Tarneder
Younger
Welsh Romani
6.303
Tato
Hot, warm
Cf Skr. Tapta, Hindi tatta
6.16
Trampa
Barter
1.61
Treshul
Christian cross
In India, Shiva's trident
1.106
Trito ursitori
Three spirits, one good, one evil, one mediator
9.283
Trupos
Body
Fr. Slavic
6.83
Trushal odji
Hungry soul
3.200
Tsera
Individual household within a familia
Lit. tent
6.239
Tserha
Lit. tent
Lovara = vitsa
3.135
Tu
You singular
Cf. Skr tuvam, Hindi tu
6.16
Tumnimos
Wedding arrangements
9.218
Tutka
Turkey
9.196
Uzho
Related to marhime
3.150
Vadni ratsa
Wild goose of Romani legend
3.45
Vaida
Gypsy chief
Russia (Slav. Vodja)
2.141
Vardo
Horse-drawn living-wagons
Hungary; also Vurdon, Vordon
6.213
Vare-
-ever
Fr. Romanian; e.g. varekai "wherever"
6.83
Varekai
Wherever
Fr. Romanian
6.83
Vast
Hand
Cf. Skr. Hasta, Hindi hath
6.55
Vesh
Forest
European/Welsh Romani, fr. Persian
6.40
Veshengo
"man of the forest"
Nickname
1.21
Vitsa
"clan"
Lit = vine, tendril, fr. Romanian fr. Slavic
1.290
Vurdon
Wagon
Also Vordon, prob. From Ossetic, European/Welsh Romani, (6.41)
3.26
Vurma
Trail of signs on the road
Lovara = patrin
3.126
Wortacha
"partners"
Refers to group brought together for a specific job
9.33
Wuzho
Purity
Vlach
9.13
Xabe
Beef stew
9.62
Xaimoko
Rabbit stew
9.62
Xanamiki
Co-parent-in-law
Term used to describe the "family-in-law" relationship following a marriage - used by the two fathers-in-law of each other (3.197)
1.287
Xari
"one who eats"
9.196
Xaritsa
Fried cornbread
9.62
Xin
Urinating
9.266
Xumel, xumer
Dough, breadcrumbs
Fr. Arabic
6.40
Yak
Eye
Cf Skr aksha, Hindi ak
1.108
Yekhipe
Unity, oneness
5
Yungxo
Young ox
9.196
Za
Go
12
Zen
Saddle
Fr. Persian
1.93
Zeravo
Left (direction)
Fr. Greek
6.55
Zhamutro
Bridegroom or son-in-law
5
Zheita
'bringing the bride home'
Part of the wedding ceremony
9.224
Zor
Strength
Fr. Persian
1.93
Zuhno
Pure
1.104
Zurla
Long, wooden, double-reed conical-bone wind instrument
May not be Romani word
1.94
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