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I'm not a coffee drinker, so my drink is kind of like a girlie skim chai latte. I'm not proud of it, but it's really good.
Willie Geist

Meaning of "chai" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHAI

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CHAI

chai  [tʃaɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHAI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chai is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHAI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of chai in the English dictionary

The definition of chai in the dictionary is tea, esp as made in India with added spices.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHAI


cockshy
ˈkɒkˌʃaɪ
media-shy
ˈmiːdɪəˌʃaɪ
shy
ʃaɪ
workshy
ˈwɜːkˌʃaɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHAI

chagrinned
chain
chain drive
chain gang
chain grate
chain letter
chain lightning
chain mail
chain of command
chain printer
chain reaction
chain rule
chain saw
chain shot
chain smoker
chain stitch
chain store
chain wheel
chain-link fence
chain-react

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHAI

Bhai
Bohai
boohai
Chinghai
kowhai
kowhaiwhai
Muay Thai
Nanhai
Pohai
Qinghai
red kowhai
shanghai
Songhai
tawhai
Thai
Tsinghai
up the boohai
Weihai

Synonyms and antonyms of chai in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chai» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHAI

Find out the translation of chai to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chai from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chai» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

chai
570 millions of speakers

English

chai
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चाय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تشاي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чай
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chai
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chai
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Chai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

chai
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

酒蔵
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

차이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Chai
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चाई
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

chai
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chai
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chai
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чай
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

chai
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

chai
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

chai
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

chai
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

chai
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chai

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHAI»

The term «chai» is very widely used and occupies the 14.282 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHAI» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «chai» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «chai» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chai

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2 QUOTES WITH «CHAI»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word chai.
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Willie Geist
I'm not a coffee drinker, so my drink is kind of like a girlie skim chai latte. I'm not proud of it, but it's really good.
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Suki Waterhouse
I'm a chai tea latte monster. Anything syrupy!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHAI»

Discover the use of chai in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chai and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Purification of Laboratory Chemicals
The Seventh Edition is fully updated and provides expanded coverage of the latest commercially available chemical products and processing techniques, safety and hazards: over 200 pages of coverage of new commercially available chemicals ...
W.L.F. Armarego, Christina Chai, 2012
2
Chai Chai
Bishwanath Ghosh had alighted from his train at Itarsi station to stretch his legs and grab a glass of tea before he resumed his journey.
Bishwanath Ghosh, 2009
3
Chai Tea Sunday
"Thirtysomething Nicky Fowler has it all-- a rewarding career, a loving husband and the perfect home.
Heather A. Clark, 2012
4
An Economic History of Modern China
'This book is a remarkable tour de force. Joseph Chai offers a fine synthesis of thinking about the nature and origins of China's long-run economic growth and structural change.
Joseph C. H. Chai, 2011
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Chai: the spice tea of India
In Chai you'll find: -- 22 recipes for chai spice blends and variations from chai latt, to iced herbal chai -- Stories of the chai experience from India and throughout the world -- Recipes for chai scones, cookies, cakes, and more -- ...
Diana Rosen, 1999
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Hapa Girl: A Memoir
A vivid depiction of the racism suffered by a mixed-race family in rural South Dakota.
May-Lee Chai, 2007
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Compactification of Siegel Moduli Schemes
The main result of this monograph is to prove the existence of the toroidal compactification over Z(1/2).
Ching-Li Chai, 1985
8
Glamorous Asians: Short Stories & Essays
In this lyrical collection, May-lee Chai explores the diversity of the Asian-American experience, challenging stereotypes while experimenting with form, language, metaphor, and myth.
May-Lee Chai, 2004
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Two Chai Day: One Widow's Story about Living Beyond Grief
"Told in a raw, non-sentimental voice that is both believable and authentic. This book o ers a ray of hope that although grief has many faces and moods, a journey through it does not necessarily mean a life sentence of sadness.
Irene McGoldrick Msw, 2011
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Barcodes for Mobile Devices
This book provides a complete introduction to barcodes for mobile devices, presenting the most relevant and up-to-date information previously unavailable elsewhere or difficult to obtain.
Hiroko Kato, Keng T. Tan, Douglas Chai, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHAI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chai is used in the context of the following news items.
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I spiked Aslam Butt's nun-chai with a sleeping-pill, what are you …
You're not coming along because I have spiked your nun-chai with Calmpose, just as I used to respectfully serve Calmpose-Chai to Kaul Sahib ... «Kashmir Images, Jul 15»
2
Chai with a twist
dna westcoast speaks to Adnan Sarkar, owner of Dr. Bubbles—Chai Specialist on how his new brew could add to the city's chai-time menu. «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
3
Restaurant Review: Chai Nashta
Chai Nashta is a casual cafe and tea lounge. Besides a variety of tea and milk drinks, it has recently introduced some snacks from eastern ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
4
Chai Time: The Best Way to Have Different Types of Tea
Chai Time: The Best Way to Have Different Types of Tea That a singular plant can be responsible for giving the world such pleasure is truly a ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
5
How to Brew The Perfect Chai – Using Remote Monitoring to Control …
Over 500,000 smallholder farmers in Kenya work everyday to bring the perfect chai into the homes and cafes of tea lovers around the world. «TechCabal, Jul 15»
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Bhakti Chai Launches Online Giving Platform, “GITA”
Bhakti-Chai-Original Boulder, CO (PRWEB) June 29, 2015 – Bhakti Chai, known for craft-brewing a spicy, India-inspired chai announced today ... «BevNET.com, Jul 15»
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Restaurant review: Timon Seafood Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Wan Chai
Timon Seafood Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 33 Ship Street, Wan Chai, tel: 2111 0484. Open: Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm; Sunday ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
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Chai and Bamboo get to know elephants at Oklahoma Zoo
Asian elephants Chai and Bamboo have begun to settle in to their new ... with 6-month-old Achara and 4-year-old Malee, and Chai is right by ... «KING5.com, Jun 15»
9
Chai pe charcha protest with black tea in Goa
The 'Chai pe charcha' (chat over tea) concept was started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of his campaign strategy before the 2014 ... «India Today, Jun 15»
10
Homemade Masala Chai Ice Cream Recipe
Here's another way to indulge in your favorite masala chai, while also keeping cool this summer, with a delicious scoop of masala chai ice ... «India.com, Jun 15»

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