Recently we were discussing about 'Madras Tamil', which we all assume to be the most worst form of Tamil :) And we did come across few words which are actually Sanskrit words used in Madras Tamil. Like 'kasmaalam' is actually 'kasmalam' a sanskrit word. I suddenly remembered another couple of words, which are pure tamil/sanskrit words used in Madras Tamil. 'Naasthi' is a slang used to mean 'destroy' or 'nothing'...'unna naasthi panniduven' - will destroy you or will make you nothing/no one... Actually Naasthi is a sanskrit world, meaning almost the same...I think - Nothing. And 'kelikarathu' - to win....'naan kelichiten' - I have won.... Kelithal is a pure tamil word. I think I have seen this word in Kamba Ramayanam. Not sure in which part, but Kelithal is a pure tamil word, meaning 'to win'. Actually Madras Bashai seems to be a mix of pure tamil and sanskirt words and we think otherwise :) I think 'Naastha' - meaning 'tiffin'/food is also a sanskrit word OR atleast its definitely a Hindi word meaning the same. Regards, Satish
Yes...Madras bashai is a mix of Tamil, Sanskrit, Telungu, Hindi...(anything else).. 'naina' is a very common word which is a telungu word...meaning father..
lots of english words in the recent past got added....