Overview

• Sacha Arbonel, a Dutch man living in Amsterdam, shared a list of Indian English phrases he learned from his wife, Pratim Bhosale, in a viral X post.
• The phrases include expressions like 'It’s normal only,' 'Do one thing,' and 'I can get this in India for 100 rupees,' which are familiar to many Indians.
• The post has garnered over 277,000 views and 3,000 likes, with social media users resonating with the phrases and contributing additional examples.
• Commenters explained that Indian English often results from direct translations of native-language thought patterns, creating unique but contextually clear expressions.
• The conversation highlights how digital platforms amplify regional dialects, turning everyday colloquialisms into global cultural touchpoints.