Just moved to Pune? Well then you can totally rely on two things to help you fit in better, one is this guide for all the important things and vocabulary in Pune, and the other is  BhadePay.com which helps you in adjusting into a new city without the stress of moving all your furniture. So let’s begin with the easy guide:

Tomna

Tomna translates into taunting or demeaning a friend, so please don’t tomna your friends just because they don’t know about rental furniture even though we know it is a little tempting.

Cutting

Cutting is usually used in terms of “chai”. Cutting chai is very popular in Pune, it means a half cup of tea instead of a full cup. This is a great word to keep in your vocabulary for the next time you’re out with a friend but on a strict budget.

Hirval

Hirval is a translation of greenery, but it is also used for beautiful girls, but please use this term for the latter use with mutual consent or you might get reported for eve-teasing. Oh! forgot to mention Pune is a pretty safe place for girls and students. You can use hirval to describe the surroundings and the main essence of Pune city as well.

Misaal-Paav

If you’re living in Pune, you need to try Misaal-Paav asap. Misaal-Pav is a local Pune delicacy. Mouth watering combination of bun a.k.a Paav and Misaal which is the gravy part. It is a satisfactory and delicious breakfast which is easily available in all corners of Pune. You can also order it at home and enjoy it while sitting at your very own dining table, comfortably.

Apaman

Apaman simply means disrespect, and this is the one thing you should avoid while in Pune. Make sure you stand your ground and don’t let anyone disrespect you, and neither do you disrespect anyone. If you’re staying away from home, then you might find it difficult to stop the apaman, but stand your truth wherever and whenever.

Neerdas

If you’re in Pune you will understand why people neerdas. The translation of neerdas is napping, and afternoon naps are different in Pune because of the lovely weather. On holidays you might not see much crowd on the street as everyone is busy napping in their comfortable beds. The time between 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm is officially the nap time for all Pune people.

Petha

A famous delicacy of Pune, there are various types of pethas available across Pune. The quality and taste of this sweet dish are amazing, and you need to try all the pethas to know what real sweet heaven feels like. You can try new petha every week. Nowadays, there are also a lot of fusion sweet delicacies. Pune is the perfect place for people with a sweet tooth.