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Clothing
Indian English American English
Braces Suspenders
Half-pant Shorts
Half
sleeves Short sleeves
Handbag Purse, Pocketbook, Change
purse
Jumper Sweater
Ladders
(in stockings) Runs
Neckerchief Scarf
Overcoat
(light) Topcoat,
Coat, Jacket
Overcoat
(heavy) Overcoat, Coat
Oversize Extra large
Petticoat Slip
Pinafore
dress Jumper
Polo-neck
sweater Turtle-neck sweater
Purse Wallet
Sanitary
towel Sanitary napkin, pad
Sports
shoes Sneakers, Athletic
shoes, Running shoes
Suspenders Garters
Swim
costume Swim suit
Swim
trunks Swim suit
Tights Panty hose
Trial
room Fitting room
Trousers Trousers, Pants, Slacks
Vest Under shirt
Waistcoat Vest
Waist
petticoat Half slip
Wind
cheater Wind breaker
Education
Indian English American
English
3rd
standard 3rd grade
Be
a student Take a class
Canteen Cafeteria
College School
Higher
Secondary School High School
Invigilator Proctor
Marks Grades
Mark
sheet Grade card
Primary
school Elementary school
Private
school Public school (free)
Public
school Private school (tuition charged)
Secondary
School Junior High School
Take
a class Teach a class
University School
Food
Indian English American
English
Biscuit Cookie (if sweet), Cracker (if salty)
Brinjal Eggplant
Brown
bread Whole wheat bread
Bun Biscuit
Cafe
("kayf") Cafe ("kaf-ay'")
Capsicum Bell pepper
Chocolate,
Lollipop, Sweet Candy
Cold
drink Soda
Coriander Cilantro
Curd Yogurt
Dry
grapes Raisins
Filter
coffee Brewed
coffee
Finger
chips French
fries
French
beans Snow
peas
Garam
masala Curry
Groundnuts Peanuts
Hotel Restaurant
(only for eating) Hotel (for staying and/or eating)
Jelly Gelatin
Milk
powder Cream
Nes-coffee Instant
coffee
Lady
fingers Okra
(Potato)
wafers (Potato) chips
Saccrine Artificial
sweetener
Soft
drink Soda
Small
pastries Lady
fingers
Soda Club
soda
Tomato
sauce Ketchup (tomato sauce is less sweet)
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