Mangsho
The word for ‘meat’ is ‘mangsho’, derived from the Sanskrit word ‘मांस‘ (mamsa), and the ancient Indo-Iranian language.
Here are some examples of the word in use:
- Khoṭo zaṭor mangsho khaisi – I ate so many types of meat
- Mangsho khaia amar fet borse – I filled my stomach by eating meat.
- Gorur mangsho khai – I eat beef.
Gus
Another way to say meat, or flesh is ‘Gus’, which is pronounced ‘goohs’. This word is derived from the Persian word ‘گوشت’ (gosht), and can be used interchangeably with Mangsho, although it is generally less commonly used.
Here are some examples of the sentence in use:
- Ami gus beshi khai na – I do not eat much meat.
- Gus ekhbare o khain na – He/she doesn’t eat meat at all.