Hindustani

or Hin·doo·sta·ni

[ hin-doo-stah-nee, -stan-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a standard language and lingua franca of northern India based on a dialect of Western Hindi spoken around Delhi. : Hind Compare Hindi ( def 2 ), Urdu.

Hindustani

/ ˌhɪndəʊˈstɑːnɪ; ˌhɪndʊˈstɑːnɪ /

the dialect of Hindi spoken in Delhi: used as a lingua franca throughout India
a group of languages or dialects consisting of all spoken forms of Hindi and Urdu considered together

First recorded in 1780–90; Hindustan ( def ) + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin

A parchment in Hindustani, given jestingly or ironically by a humorous old chap in orders and white linen and rhinoceros sandals.

"I salute you," said our old guide at the Kutab Minar, speaking in his native Hindustani, which my friend interpreted for me.

As they approached, I knowing they could not get to any place other than my own, called out in Hindustani, 'Quon hai?'

He also plunged into Hindustani, and wrote grammars and books of devotion in those languages.

Nicholson, however, speaking in Hindustani, said: 'There is no possible excuse for such an act of gross impertinence.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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