desi
/ˈdeɪsi/adjective
उच्चारण डेसी
देसी, भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप का
Core word
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[usually before noun] Indian English, informal
from India, Pakistan or Bangladesh, or typical of the people and culture of South Asia, especially when they live in other countries
देसी, भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप का
- The shop sells desi food to students in London.
- a desi wedding in Toronto
- We found a desi restaurant near our hostel in Manchester.
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- The band mixes desi music with modern beats.
- They joined a desi festival in Birmingham.
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[usually before noun] Indian English
local or traditional, rather than foreign or modern
देसी, देशी, स्थानीय
- desi ghee
- Her grandmother still prefers desi remedies for a cold.
- Many people still prefer desi eggs to farm eggs.
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- A desi cow gives milk rich in nutrients.
- He swears by a desi diet of dal, roti and vegetables.
Synonyms local native indigenous traditional homegrown
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[C] informal
a person from India, Pakistan or Bangladesh, especially one living in another country
(विदेश में रहने वाला) भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप का व्यक्ति, देसी
- The university has a large community of desis.
- Radhika met a friendly desi family while studying in London.
- Many desis settled in the city in the 1970s.
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- The desis in our building celebrate Diwali together.
- The shop is popular with desis living abroad.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
desi (adjective, informal)
'Desi' is informal and means local, home-grown or traditional, especially Indian. Use it before a noun.
'Desi' अनौपचारिक शब्द है जिसका अर्थ स्थानीय, देशी या पारंपरिक, विशेषकर भारतीय है। यह संज्ञा से पहले आता है।
- She loves desi food more than burgers.
- We bought desi ghee from the village.
desi (noun)
As a noun, it refers to a person of Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi origin, especially abroad.
Noun के रूप में यह भारत, पाकिस्तान या बांग्लादेश के मूल के व्यक्ति के लिए आता है, विशेषकर विदेश में।
- Many desis live in Birmingham.
- The desis in the neighbourhood organised a Diwali fair.
desi + noun
It appears with food, style, products and music: desi ghee, desi style, desi eggs.
यह भोजन, शैली, उत्पाद और संगीत के साथ आता है: desi ghee, desi style, desi eggs।
- The café serves desi snacks.
- The wedding had a desi theme.
register: informal
'Desi' belongs to informal speech and advertising; in formal exam writing prefer 'indigenous', 'native' or 'traditional'.
'Desi' अनौपचारिक बोलचाल और विज्ञापन का शब्द है; औपचारिक परीक्षा-लेखन में 'indigenous', 'native' या 'traditional' लिखें।
- Indigenous breeds of cattle are hardy.
- Traditional recipes are passed down.
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desi + food
gheefoodsnackschickenbreakfast
- Pure desi ghee is used in sweets.
desi + style
stylelookweddingjugaadaccent
- The bride chose a desi look for the reception.
desi + people
communitycrowddiasporafamilyaudience
- The desi community in Dubai celebrated Holi.
desi + product
cowbreedseedsremediesbrand
- The farmer prefers desi seeds.
adjective + desi
propertruetypicalverytruly
- The song has a very desi sound.
desi + culture
culturefestivalhumourmusicfashion
- The desi humour in the film made everyone laugh.
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- Radhika's grandmother cooks everything in pure desi ghee.
राधिका की दादी हर चीज़ शुद्ध देशी घी में पकाती हैं।
- The restaurant offers a desi twist to burgers.
रेस्तराँ burger में देसी अंदाज़ जोड़ता है।
- Many desi families in London celebrate Diwali with great joy.
लंदन में कई भारतीय मूल के परिवार दीवाली बड़ी ख़ुशी से मनाते हैं।
- He prefers desi cows because they are suited to the climate.
वह देशी गायें पसंद करता है क्योंकि वे जलवायु के अनुकूल होती हैं।
- The band mixes rock with a desi rhythm.
बैंड rock को देसी ताल के साथ मिलाता है।
- Radhika's cousin from Toronto calls himself a proud desi.
राधिका का टोरंटो वाला चचेरा भाई ख़ुद को गर्वित desi कहता है।
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✗ He is a desi of Punjab who live in Canada.
✓ He is a desi from Punjab who lives in Canada.
The relative clause refers to a singular noun, so the verb must be 'lives'.
Relative clause एकवचन संज्ञा के लिए है, इसलिए verb 'lives' होनी चाहिए।