Hindi

noun

Hin·​di ˈhin-(ˌ)dē How to pronounce Hindi (audio)
1
: a literary and official language of northern India
2
: a complex of Indo-Aryan languages and dialects of northern India for which Hindi is the usual literary language
Hindi adjective

Examples of Hindi in a Sentence

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Now As Hackers Attack — Here’s How Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Monday, May 19 Bisht confirms that he was also approached by producers to participate in the popular Hindi reality TV show Bigg Boss. Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 And, tucked in Lamia’s arms, Hindi the rooster might just prove to be the Soothsayer. Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 16 May 2025 Most of the story involves the daylong city odysseys of Lamia, Bibi, Lamia’s classmate and neighbor Saeed (Sajad Mohamad Qasem), and Lamia’s gregarious rooster, Hindi (a sure contender should someone present an inaugural Palm Bird — or Palme Coq — at Cannes). Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025 On Thursday, Indian members of the audience laughed and nodded knowingly at the many authentic moments in the script, sometimes spoken briefly in Hindi, about recipes, faith and traditions. Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Hindi

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu hindī, from Hind India, from Persian

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hindi was in 1782

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“Hindi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hindi. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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Hindi

noun
Hin·​di ˈhin-(ˌ)dē How to pronounce Hindi (audio)
: an official language of northern India
Hindi adjective
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