Hindi

Hindi, also known as the language that causes absolute terror in English-speaking tourists traveling to India, is the official language of India and Fiji.

It is a highly expressive language, characterized by intricate details in grammar and a vast vocabulary of sounds that can either soothe or scare the living daylights out of you.

Native Hindi speakers are known for their melodious accents, exceptional singing skills, and the ability to speak at a speed equivalent to a rocket launch countdown.

However, if you plan to start learning Hindi, be prepared to face the wrath of its peculiarities. For instance, there are words in Hindi that can have endless meanings depending on the context, and the same word can be pronounced with slightly different tones to denote completely opposite emotions.

One can also never be too sure about the gender of Hindi words - it seems that even the language itself cannot decide whether something should be feminine, masculine, or neither.

Despite its quirks, Hindi is a beautiful language that has produced some incredible literature, music, and movies. It is a source of national pride for many Indians and an essential tool for singing along to Bollywood songs.

So go ahead and learn Hindi - just try not to mix up “Namaste” with “Nama-stay” unless you genuinely want to get into yoga positions.