Spoken by over 500 million people around the world, Hindi is one of the official languages of India and Fiji. It is also one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Hindi is originally based on Sanskrit, including its name which originated from the Sanskrit word "Sindhu" (another name for the Indus River). This is your chance to learn Hindi from English. On Duolingo, you will be able to learn this compelling language with more than 1000 years of history, converse with folks in Delhi on your next trip to India, navigate your way to the Taj Mahal in Agra, and watch famous Bollywood movies. There are many languages spoken in India, but you will be understood throughout the country.