In Indian English, a kirana is the neighbourhood convenience store — the local grocer where you grab everyday essentials like spices, pulses, oil, and snacks.
In Indian English, a kirana is the neighbourhood convenience store — the local grocer where you grab everyday essentials like spices, pulses, oil, and snacks. Kirana stores are the backbone of Indian retail, run by families and stacked floor-to-ceiling with everything you need. The term has become part of business and fintech conversations as digital payment apps and e-commerce compete to win over these millions of small shops across the country.
I'll stop at the kirana on the corner to grab some dal and cooking oil.
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(India) convenience store.
Kirana means: convenience store.. It is mainly Indian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
kirana means: convenience store.. Register: informal, Indian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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