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The Traveller's Lexicon: khublei
A Khasi word for thank you and a greeting.
Khublei — pronounced roughly “khoo-blay” — is a word from the Khasi language of Meghalaya used to say thank you and as a friendly greeting. You will hear it in shops, markets and homestays in the Khasi Hills.
Use it with a smile. As with any word borrowed from another language, it is a courtesy rather than a shortcut, and is best followed by a real conversation.
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