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Hindi
Hindi, one of India’s most prominent languages, boasts a rich linguistic heritage that reflects the nation’s diverse culture and history. Spoken by millions as their mother tongue and understood by many more, Hindi plays a pivotal role in fostering communication and unity across India’s vast and varied landscapes. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Indo-Aryan languages, with significant influences from Sanskrit, which lends it a deep and complex vocabulary. Written in the elegant Devanagari script, Hindi’s characters are not just utilitarian but also a form of artistic expression. This syllabic script’s precision in capturing the nuances of pronunciation makes it a remarkable tool for conveying the richness of the language.
The Hindi language is the official language of India and a recognized minority language in the United Arab Emirates. It is a first language to about 425 million people and a second language to 120 million. Hindi derives its name from the Persian word “hind” which means the “land of the Indus River.” The Persian speaking Turks who invaded the Gangetic Plain and Punjab In the early 11th century named the language spoken along the Indus riverbank “Hindi”. Apart from India, Hindi is also spoken in other countries including Mauritius, Suriname, Nepal, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, and South Africa.
