An Introduction to Spoken Kashmiri
Chapter 3
Chapter 3: A conversation with a hotel keeper
A conversation with a hotel keeper
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Notes
  • : In Kashmiri the range of hotels is very wide. They vary from one-man operation to what, in tourist terms is called 'five-star hotels' (e.g., the Oberoi Palace).
  • : (Hindi, dhan'va:d) is equivalent of English  thank you. The frequency of this item in Kashmiri society is rather low.
  • is a man who performs several roles. He is a doorkeeper, security man, and a handy person.
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