Janem (جانم)

/janəm/

Adjective

An affectionate saying in the Dari (دری) language directly translated to ‘my soul’. The word is used to describe any loved one whether it be a friend, a family member or loved one. This is also where the words ‘bronem’ or ‘cronem’ have originated from.

Janem (جانم)) Example:

“Janem asti.” (.جانم استی)

Translates to “You are my soul.”

Bacha Mashi Mashi (بچه ماشی ماشی)

/bæçæ maSHē maSHē/

Adjective

An individual who received a brutal assault.

Example 1:

“Bronem, bro jaan... Hamid Asimi got moshed up bare at Brampton Mall!”

“*Bacha Mashi Mashi...*”

Bacha Mashi Mashi (بچه ماشی ماشی)