Lesson #121: Indian McDonald’s Advert
Who says that learning can’t be fun? Every so often you have to take a break from Grammar exercises and vocab lists, let your hair down and do something a little different!
So today we’re going to watch a very cute McDonald’s TV advert from India. It’s only 44 seconds long so you really have a no excuse not to watch it. In case you haven’t realised it is in Hindi! So firstly I want you to try and watch it through a few times and see what you can pick up. So here goes…
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Phew how was that? How many times did you watch it? Go back and watch it a few more! Can you understand what’s happening? The language is all quite simple so it shouldn’t be too difficult for you.
If you are having a few problems translating and understanding the video then here’s a few phrases and words that may help you…
दोनों donon - Both सिर्फ़ sirf - Just / Only
चाहिए caahie - Want (As we saw in Lesson #85)
जमता नहीं है jamtaa naheen hai - I can’t take it!
ऐसा क्या aisaa kyaa - Really? पच्चीस paccees - Twenty-five
Oh and by the way, if you hear a word that sounds just like an English word (Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Demanding…) then it simply is that English word, don’t let it confuse you!
Incase you’re wondering a McAloo Tikki is a ‘burger’ made of potatoes (which of course you remember is आलू aaloo in Hindi!) peas, and spices. Because of Hindu and Muslim religious beliefs, there’s no beef or pork at all in any Indian McDonald’s!
Does that help you? Do you agree with me that the advert is super cute? Let me know if you have any problems or questions by leaving a comment just below and of course I’ll do my best to help. I hope you enjoyed that video!
