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About Languages Spoken in Rajasthan - Rajasthani Slangs
Languages Spoken in Rajasthan
The popular languages of Rajasthan, though a barren land, is unbelievably melodious to the ears. Displaying the royal touch in every word and tone, the dialects truly mesmerizes a tourist with their typical “Aao Sa” prefixes; an end enough to make one feel in heaven.
Hindi is the official language of the state. But the principal language is “Rajasthani”, and the four major dialects are Marwari in the west, Jaipuri in the east, Malwi in the southeast and Mewati in the northeast. But Hindi language is fast replacing Rajasthani.
Rajasthani is a language of the Indo-Aryan languages family. It is spoken by around eighty million persons in Rajasthan and other states of India, and has eight major dialects: Bagri, Shekhawati, Mewati, Dhundhari, Harauti, Marwari, Mewari, and Wagri. Most of these dialects of Rajasthani are chiefly spoken in the state of Rajasthan but also in Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab.
It is also spoken in the Bahawalpur and Multan sectors of the Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Tharparkar district of Sind. It merges with Riasti and Seraiki in Bahawalpur and Multan areas, respectively.
Moreover, you will find English speaking people in all the major cities, and in remote villages also you will find someone who can speak and understand English. But other languages are completely unknown. You may ask Tour Operators to help you on this and they do have guides who knows almost all the languages
The Ubiquitous Touch of English
Though Marwari is the official language and many different dialects forming the local language reign the terrain, you can easily find people talking in English. A visit to the royal state of Rajasthan, although provides you with an out-of-the-world experience, will never make you helpless to convey your message.
Visit the numerous museums dotting the landscape of Rajasthan, displaying a wide array of manuscripts. These ancient works of words surely elevates the pride of Rajasthani language. Try to read some of these pages of antiquity to have a better knowledge about the state.
Rajasthani Slangs
Rajasthan phrases will prove to be quite useful to you, if you are planning a tour of the state. Slangs of Rajasthan, India are quite similar to that of the Hindi language. Some of the major Rajasthani words and phrases are:
Come (You come) : padharo
He goes : Woh ja rayo hai
He is eating : Woh khai rayo hai
Yesterday : Kaal
What is your name : Tharo naam kaain hein?
What : Kaain?
Is : Chhe
Your : Tharo
Name : Naam
What did you do : Tu kaain karyo?
What should I do : Main kaain karoon?
What can I do : Main kaain kar sakoo?
What you had been told : Tanne kaain batayo?
Why did you tell him to go : Tu une jaavane kyu bolyo?
How did you come : Tu kaaiyan aayo? / They kaaiyan aaya?
How much distance to go : Aur kitto door jaano hai?
How was the journey yesterday : Kaal ki yaatra kaiyaan ki hai?
Which way did you come : Tu kun sa rasta se aayo?
Where did you come from : Tu kathi se aayo?
Where should I go : Main kathe jaaun?
Is it the answer : Yo uttar hai kaain?
It is the answer : Yo uttar he.
Yes, of course : Haan, jaroor.
How are you : Tu kiso hai? / They kisaa ho?
I am fine : Main thik thak hu.
Do you love me : Tu manne pyaar kare hai?
Yes, I love you : Haan main tanne pyaar karoon.
