The language of the Goans is Konkani also written as Konknni. English is also widely spoken and understood. Hindi is also understood by all.
Konkani has many Portuguese words which are very common in the Goan households. Following is a listing of the common Konkani and Portuguese words;
English -Konkani/Portuguese
Shop- Loja
Drawer- Gaveta
Chair-Cadeira
Window-Janela
Skirt-Saia
Socks-Meia
Iron Box-Ferro
Box-Caixa
Exercise Book-Caderna
Bed Spread-Colcha
Dirty-Sujar
Trousers-Calcao
Turn-Volta
Cashewnut-Caju
Underpants-Cueca
Food-Alimentos
Can-Lata
Orange fruit-Laranje
Pencil-Lapis
Place, space, Room-Lugar
Wood-Madeira
More, extra-Mais
Table-Meja
Cupboard-Armario
Clothes-Roupa
Dress-Vestido
To be difficult-Custar
Cup-Copa
Syrup-Xarope
Stair/Staircase-Escade
Spoon-Colher
Fork-Garfo
Pillowcase-Fronha
Pin/Needle-Alfinete
Balcony-Balcao
Button-Botao
Bottle-Garrafao
Pineapple-Ananas
To be tired-Cansado
Neck tie-Gravata
Raisin-Passa
Walk, to go for a walk-Passeio
Boss, Master-Patrao
Bread-Pao
Cardboard-Papelao
Bench-Banca
Overcoat, cloke-Capote
Care-Cuidado
Pocket-Bolso
Loop-Laco
Machine-Maquina
To disturbe, to upset, trouble-Perturbar
Heavy-Pesado/Pesada
Powder-Po
Hole, Puncture-Furo
Gum, Glue-Goma
Frozen-Gelado
Tailor-Alfaiate
Tape-Fita
Eraser-Borracha
Post Office-Correio
War-Guerra
Weak-Fraco
Marry-Casar
A new post will follow after compilation of additional words.
