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September 2003
Romany words

Romany Gypsy Toria

Toria is a Romany Gypsey born in Birmingham, and likes to keep her Romani language alive. Here's a few words in the ancient Romani language spoken by gypsies which originates in India.

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Kaulo Gav		Black town/Birmingham
Cushti		Good
Duvvel		God
Zingaro		Gypsy
Yog		Fire
Vardo		Cart/caravan
Kindo		Wet
Luvvo		Money
Luvvo Mengo		Banker
Angro		Ghost
Petulengo		Blacksmith
Gry		Horse
Hatchi Witchu		Hedgehog
Beno Abri		Born outside
Lav		Word
Mush		Man
Mushi		Woman
Raklo		Boy
Rakli		Young girl
Tawnie yecks		Grandchildren
Ava		Yes
Kek		No
Misto!		Wondrous!

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