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What are the most common languages spoken in Delhi?

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Are residents of Delhi typically multilingual? What languages are most common? Here's what 18 local experts had to say about language in Delhi.

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Residence location – Select a location that is closest to your workplace. Traffic during peak hours is horrendous and must be avoided. If you can’t find a suitable location nearest to your workplace, then look for a location that will be opposite to the peak hour rush.

Metro Access – Select your residence and work location where Metro is easily accessible.

Food – Delhi has various options to tickle your taste buds. But if you like Indian street food, you should definitely visit Old Delhi.

Language – The majority of people speak English and Hindi. But you might see many people talking in their native languages such as Haryanvi, Punjabi, and others.

Safety – According to my perspective, Delhi is worse than the rest of the country. If you plan ahead of time you’ll save yourself a lot of risks and have a trouble-free life.

Travel/Connectivity – If you are a wanderlust person, Delhi is blessed. You can visit Rajasthan in the West or Himalayas in North just in 6 hours travel. Plus Delhi has a excellent connectivity with others country too.

Consular Access – As Delhi is the capital of India. All countries that have diplomatic relations with India have their presence in Delhi. So, if you are a foreigner and you miss your home culture. You will benefit from this proximity.

Jayati, says: 2020

Delhi offers a huge number of jobs. The education system is also top notch. In addition the metro provides a relief from traffic. However, on the other hand it is costlier than staying in any other city. Also, crude language is pretty common here and the pollution level is already known to the country.

Delhi is one of the fast-growing metro cities of India. It is extremely diverse. Delhi is a miniature version of the country. You can experience different languages, culture, food, and festivals. Living in Delhi is an opportunity to learn about anything related to demography.

Suvechha, says: 2020

Delhi is a busy place with great hustle and bustle throughout the day, topped with an active nightlife. One must know common phrases in the local language because most people here understand Hindi. When looking for residence, which could either be done before or after staying for a couple of days, stay temporarily in a hotel to have a good grasp of the surroundings. Janakpuri and Vasant Kunj are safe residential areas with a comfortable way of living, and peaceful societies.

Pratap, says: 2020

Delhi is one of the most vibrant city of India. It’s a multicultural and multilingual city. Delhi is popular for its food as well. Most of the biggest and reputed educational institutions are in Delhi. You can get great jobs here. The major drawback of Delhi is pollution which Is being currently taken care of. You will find Delhi as your own city in few months of your stay. People are quite helpful and jovial.

Delhi is colorful. I don’t have a more appropriate or simpler word to describe it. You will find people speaking two to three languages and sometimes, a mix of them in the same conversation. It has a diverse culture as it consists of people from many other cities in India. when you visit Delhi, you may be surprised by how different the people there are from you. You may also be surprised to find many people just like you.

Delhi has the best Indian food. It is also known for their markets. Getting jobs her is a very difficult task as their is huge population. Their are some historical places too like hauz khaz, qutub minar, etc. Most common Slang used for delhi is ‘dil walo ki delhi’. Delhi is the capital of India and this attracts tourists.

Gowtham, says: 2020

Delhi is not the best place, there is a lot pollution, the weather is very hot in summers and very cold in winters. Not many people are fluent in English, in fact, you will not find many people who can speak English, so learning Hindi before is a must.

Bishwajeet, says: 2020

Local language is the important thing to move in the city. Friendly nature is appreciated by everyone and must be aware towards girls safety. Many historical places are there with deep history inside them. You must have one partner with you for moral support as strong person also drives his life through moral support.

Ayesha, says: 2020

Delhi is a very populated state. But and it is very beautiful. It is also known for awesome street food. Qutub minar, Red fort, Lotus temple, etc. are the famous monuments of Delhi. It is the capital of India. You can find people of different religions here, and different variety of languages.

Priyanshu, says: 2020

Delhi is India’s capital territory and it is also the centre of the National Capital Region. Temperatures in Delhi usually range from two to 47 °C (35.6 to 116.6 °F), with the lowest and highest temperatures. The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi and NCR. Hindi, being the official language is Delhi’s most spoken language, followed by English.

Gaurav, says: 2020

Before moving to Delhi, you must be prepared to live in a fast-paced environment. You need to ensure that you know some Hindi words to communicate better. You must be prepared to live in a city that’s densely populated. You will have to wear a mask when you step out of your home as the air pollution in Delhi has been severe for the last one year.

Satveer, says: 2020

Delhi is a beautiful mix of Cultures. Ranging from food to people, Delhi has it all. Winters are beautiful. The metro is outstanding. The people are friendly. There is no language barrier at all. The only negative point is that the pollution levels are quite high during winters. That is a point to be considered before moving to the national capital.

Jaanvi, says: 2020

Delhi is the capital of my country. Hindi is the most spoken language, if he can’t speak or understand Hindi he might have to face some problems, though there are areas where English can be easily understood.

Suvankar, says: 2020

Anyone moving to Delhi should be aware about the living expenses involved, local language, transportation structure and cultural dimensions. Delhi is the capital of India and therefore supports a robust infrastructure. If you have the right skills, this city will not disappoint you at all. High pollution levels and traffic congestion are however issues of concern.

Shubham, says: 2020

In Delhi, it can be very difficult if you don’t know how to speak in English or Hindi. You should be average in English and must learn to communicate with people in Hindi also. You must learn how to cook because the food is very expensive here.

Delhi is national capital of India and is a massive metropolitan area. Delhi is a place of food, street shops, tourist attraction, etc. Food stuff like paranthe wali gali, cholle bhature, momos, etc and places like Connaught place, Sarojini Nagar, Palika Bazar, etc. Someone who is considered moving to Delhi let him or her enjoy Delhi’s language, food, air, water and places.

One must know how to travel in delhi like for long distance travel, one must use metro because it is fast and cheap. For short distances we can use rickshaws, etc. Delhi is a multicultural and multilingual city. Finding a local native may be hard. Life in delhi can be cheap and luxurious depending on your pocket.

Navneet, says: 2020
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