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Linguistic trauma
piyushsriva Started conversation Jul 14, 2007
The article says "'Oye, havaldar ko bulayenga, kya?" means "Kindly leave me alone". It's actual English translation would be. "See, fellow, I'll call the policeman.", said in a threating tone!!!!! And this is not a joke. I have lived in India ever since I was born around 19 years ago.
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