Which English words have become part of everyday Hindi vocabulary?

The Hindi language has been significantly enriched through its contact with the English language. Many English words have become fully assimilated into the everyday Hindi lexicon, including common terms such as button, pencil, petrol, and college.1

Beyond individual nouns, the influence of English has led to the creation of hybrid words and phrases. This includes:

• Derived Nominals: Hindi suffixes are often added to English base words, such as kaungresi (Congress + i), Ameriki (America + i), and vaiscansalari (vice-chancellor + i).1
• Hybrid Compounds: Nouns may combine English and Persian or Hindi roots, such as table-kursi (tables and chairs) or school-imarat (school building).1
• Complex Verbs: In spoken Hindi, English verbs are frequently used alongside Hindi structures, such as rest karna (to rest), study karna (to study), and plead karna (to plead).1

While some institutions seek to standardize Hindi by moving it closer to Sanskrit, non-Hindi speakers continue to incorporate English words and phrases to make the language more accessible and comprehensible in cosmopolitan settings.2