A more political correct term in Norwegian for negro. Based on the "Pippi Långstrømpe"-books by Astrid Lindgren, where the term "negerkonge" (king of the negroes) was changed to "sydhavskonge" (king of the south seas).
A person from the North-Eastern district of Bangladesh and people of such descent. Sylhetis have a lot of pride in their Bengali sub-culture. They are hard working people who remember their roots whilst keeping up with the modern world as best they can.
A dialect of the Bengali language spoken by people of the North-Eastern district of Bangladesh and by people who are of such descent.
Guy: Yo, where you off to man?
Sylheti Guy: I'm off to prayer man, then I have to head home or my mom will wait up.
Guy: Damn. Respect and kudos to you bro. You are one true Sylheti.
Refering to the grouping of people in a home away from home, i.e from/parents from Sylhet- now in London. A collective of like minded Sylhetis for the purpose of learning about our culture, sharing experiences and for charitable causes. Denotes specifically to the most functional and active Sylheti Facebook group.
Together we proceed for the betterment of one and all.
"SiL- Sylhet in London Charity Lunch in aid of Mahmuda Afruz Orphanage 2007"
"SiL- Sylhet in London/ LSE Charity Nasheeds Concert for the victims of Cyclone Sidr"
"SiL- Sylhet in London is an official supporter of the Brick Lane Circle"