‘Sambandh’ Connects India and Nordics: PM Modi Highlights Shared Linguistic Roots in Oslo
The word, like many others, originate from the shared heritage of Indo-European group of languages.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s linguistic and cultural connection with the Nordic countries, while speaking at a joint press conference with leaders of Nordic countries in Oslo. Modi repeatedly used the word “sambandh" —connection, relationship, or bond in Hindi — and pointed out that the word carried a remarkably similar meaning in several Nordic languages.
The word, like many others, originate from the shared heritage of Indo-European group of languages.
“Today, I used the word ‘sambandh’ many times. In several Nordic languages, the word ‘sambandh’ means connection, relations, a bond. In Hindi too, ‘sambandh’ carries the same meaning. This is not just a similarity of words, it reflects the closeness of our thoughts. Let us deepen the bonds between us in every field and make the India-Nordic partnership a model of shared prosperity, innovation, and a sustainable future," Modi said.
Speaking at the event, Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir noted that ‘sambandh’ was a “purely Icelandic word." “There are so many things that we can do together and I just have to say I love that word ‘sambandh’. it is such a purely Icelandic word and people will be very devoted to this language, Prime Minister Modi, because this is what we need. They need more ‘sambandh’ today,” Frostadottir said.
