"Wife's
brother," in Hindi.
If attributed to someone who is not connected in this
manner, the word might be considered a terrible insult.
Because he is a member of the family that "gives"
the bride, calling someone "sala" suggests that they are in a
position of relative subservience.
It also indicates that one is having sexual relations with
that person's sister, an allegation that, whether true or not, is an affront to
a family's honor.
