Chandu ke chacha ne Chandu ki chachi ko chandi ki chamach se chatni chatayi.

Meaning: A 'ch' symphony from start to finish — Hindi's palatal affricate in every single word.

Language: Hindi

Literally: Chandu's uncle fed Chandu's aunt chutney with a silver spoon.

Category: Fiendish

Origin: Perhaps the most famous Hindi tongue twister; Chandu and family have appeared in Indian school readers for decades.

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