Portugalak Thaunu Aila Ek Firngui - Dekhni
“Let’s keep the Goan tradition and culture alive, worldwide”
बदलPortugalak Thaunu(u) Aila Ek Firngui
One white man came from Portugal
Type: Deknni
Source: Lourdinho Barreto. Goemchem Git. Pustok
Literary form: Political agitation
Translated by Romano Abreu, Moira, Goa, June 2003
Portugalak thaun(u) aila ek firngui
One white man has come from Portugal,
Bollsant ghalun(u) dada ottra rupoi.
Putting eighteen rupees in his pocket, daddy.
Nakak not(i) golleant diamant(i)
Pendant in her nose, diamond on her neck.
Nakak not(i) golleant diamant(i).
Pendant in her nose, diamond on her neck.
Portugalak thaun(u) aila ek firngui
One white man has come from Portugal,
Bollsant ghalun(u) dada ottra rupoi.
Putting eighteen Rupees in his pocket, daddy.
Seda kapodd, cholliek chita lugott
Silk saree, chintz cloth for blouse.
Seda kapodd, cholliek chita lugott
Silk saree, chintz cloth for blouse.
Portugalak thaun(u) aila ek firngui
One white man has come from Portugal,
Bollsant ghalun(u) dada ottra rupoi.
Putting 18 rupees in his pocket, daddy.
Tambdde ontt(u), tonddant pipirmitt(u)
Red lips, peppermint peppermint in mouth.
Tambdde ontt(u), tonddant pipirmitt(u).
Red lips, peppermint peppermint in mouth.