The word 'catamaran' is used in the text. The word originates from Tamil language 'kattu maram' meaning 'tied wood'. Find out the meanings of these words. From which Indian language these words were borrowed.
karma
Sanskrit - the spiritual principle of cause and effect
sahib
Hindi/Urdu - a term of respect for European men
chutney
Hindi - a spicy condiment
guru
Sanskrit - a spiritual teacher or guide
verandah
Hindi - a roofed platform along a house
jungle
Hindi/Sanskrit - a dense forest
areca
Malayalam/Portuguese - a type of palm tree
palanquin
Portuguese/Hindi - a covered litter carried by bearers
Explanation
(1) Karma comes from Sanskrit and refers to the concept that actions influence future. (2) Sahib was used during British colonial times to address European men respectfully. (3) Chutney comes from Hindi and refers to various spicy condiments in Indian cuisine. (4) Guru originates from Sanskrit and means a teacher, especially in spiritual contexts. (5) Verandah comes from Hindi/Portuguese and refers to an open porch. (6) Jungle originates from Hindi/Sanskrit and means wild, dense forest. (7) Areca refers to the palm tree whose nut (areca nut/supari) is used in paan. (8) Palanquin refers to a covered carriage carried on poles by people.