110 Reflection on This Week’s Learning (11/14/12)

[Jamaica Akande]

Goal of the week: to learn vocabulary associated with the kitchen

This week I was particularly keen to learn about vocabulary associated with the kitchen and food because food and eating is such a major component of Gujarati culture. Eating brings a family together and a community together. It is important to note that most Gujaratis are vegetarians as the Jain religion has had a profound impact on Gujarati culture and the nature of Gujaratis to abstain from hurting anything. I really enjoyed this section and I will also enjoy eating lots of Gujarati food when I go to London this winter break. Wembley is London's Gujarati capital. Wembley's main religion is Hinduism, although there is a sizable Gujarati Muslim community and a small Sikh community. It will be interesting to talk the knowledge that I have learned from my language partners here in the US, back to Gujaratis in London, UK this winter break. I am eager to if there are any dialect differences.

wadki

 

 

chaapu

 

chamchi

 

 

 

 

thaari

 

 

tel

 

 

 

paalo

 

 

 

 

pani

 

 

 

naastho

                                                                                                          (Obviously this is not a Gujarati naastho. An example of a Gujarati breakfast would be roti and milk for breakfast)

 

 

 

jumvanu

 

 

dude

 

 

mithai