Learn English to Caribbean Hindustani (Sarnami) + Awadhi Sentences. This comprehensive guide helps you bridge the gap between English, Awadhi, and the unique Hindustani dialects found across the Caribbean, such as Suriname Sarnami, Guyana Hindustani, and Trinidadian Hindustani. Today we will learn some basic Caribbean Hindustani sentences from English, providing a linguistic roadmap for those looking to reconnect with their Girmitya roots or explore the evolution of Indic languages in the diaspora along with traditional Awadhi translations.
English to Caribbean Hindustani Lesson 1: Meeting / Greeting
In the heartland and the diaspora, your greeting tells people where your ancestors came from. Notice how Awadhi leans into "Hum" and "Ka Haal," while Caribbean Hindustani (Sarnami) often uses "Ka Haal Ba" or "Kaise Hai."
| English | Awadhi Form | Caribbean Hindustani Form |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Greetings / Respects. | Ram Ram. | Ram Ram / Namaste. |
| 2. What is your name? | Tohaay naav kaav ahai? | Tohar naam ka hai? |
| 3. My name is [Name]. | Hamaay naav Prasad ahai. | Hamar naam Prasad hai. |
| 4. How are you? (Respect) | Tu kas ahaa? | Aap kaise hai? |
| 5. How are you? (Casual) | Ka haal chal ahai? | Ka haal ba? |
| 6. I am fine. | Hum neek ahee. | Hum theek bani / Hum achha hai. |
| 7. Where do you live? | Tu kahan rahat-hya? | Tu kahan rahe hai? |
| 8. I live in Suriname / Fiji. | Hum Fiji ma raheetha. | Hum Suriname mein rahi la. |
| 9. Nice meeting you. | Tohse mil ke neek laag. | Tuhse mil ke khushi bhail. |
| 10. See you again. | Phiri milab. | Fir milab. |
Lesson 2: Caribbean Hindustani At the Kitchen Table — Requesting Food and Water
The "Kitchen Language" is the most preserved part of the Girmitya identity. Notice the shared roots between Caribbean Hindustani and Awadhi.
| English | Awadhi Form | Caribbean Hindustani Form |
|---|---|---|
| 1. I am very hungry. | Humka bahut bhookh laagi ahai. | Humke bahut bhookh lagal hai. |
| 2. What is for dinner? | Aaj khana ma ka ahai? | Aaj khana mein ka hai? |
| 3. Give me some water. | Tani paani dai deya. | Thoda paani da. |
| 4. Food is very tasty. | Khana bahut swadisht ahai. | Khana bahut swadisht hai. |
| 5. I want one more Roti. | Humka Ek roti aur chahee. | Ek aur roti chahiye. |
| 6. Where is the Lota? | Lotawa kahan ahai? | Lota kahan hai? |
| 7. Have you eaten? | Tu khana khaay lehya? | Tu khana khaile hai? |
| 8. I don't want more. | Ab humka aur na chahi. | Ab humke aur nahi chahiye. |
| 9. Sit down and eat. | Baith ke khana kha. | Baith ke khana khao. |
| 10. Wash your hands. | Hathwa dhoi leya. | Haath dho lo. |
Lesson 3: Caribbean Hindustani at The Marketplace — Haggling and Shopping
In the bazaar, Awadhi uses "Ketana" or "Ketne" for 'How much', while Sarnami/Caribbean Hindustani often retains the "Ka daam" or "Kitna" structure.
| English | Awadhi Form | Caribbean Hindustani Form |
|---|---|---|
| 1. How much for this? | Ehkai ketana daam ahai? | Ekar ka daam hai? |
| 2. This is expensive. | E bahut mahang ahai. | E bahut mahanga hai. |
| 3. Give it for less. | Tani kam karaa. | Thoda kam karo. |
| 4. I want two kilos. | Humka dui kilo chahi. | Humke dui kilo chahiye. |
| 5. Fresh vegetables? | Taaza sabji ahai ka? | Taaza sabji hai ka? |
| 6. Give me the change. | Paisawa wapas deya. | Paisa wapas karo. |
| 7. No money. | Hamare lage paisa naahin ahai. | Hamar paas paisa naikhe. |
| 8. Take the money. | Paisawa leya. | Paisa lo. |
| 9. Where is the market? | Bazaar kahan ahai? | Bazaar kahan hai? |
| 10. Good quality. | E bahut neek ahai. | E bahut achha hai. |
Lesson 4: Directions and Travel in Caribbean Hindustani — Finding Your Way Home
Traveling back to the Gharwa (The House). Notice the Awadhi "Hiyan" vs the Sarnami/Hindustani "Hia" or "Hian."
| English | Awadhi Form | Caribbean Hindustani Form |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Where are you going? | Tu kahan jaat ahaa? | Tu kahan jaat hai? |
| 2. Where is the station? | Station kahan ahai? | Station kahan hai? |
| 3. Go straight. | Hiyan se seedhe jaav. | Hian se seedhe jao. |
| 4. Turn left/right. | Baaye/Daaye mudaa. | Baaye/Daaye ghumo. |
| 5. How far is the village? | Gaon ketna door ahai? | Gaon kitna door hai? |
| 6. Call a car. | Gadiya bolawa. | Gaadi bolaao. |
| 7. I am lost. | Hum rastawa bhooli gaa ahee. | Hum rasta bhool gaili. |
| 8. Stop the car here. | Gaadi hiyan roka | Gaadi hian roko. |
| 9. Come quickly. | Jaldi aawa. | Jaldi aao. |
| 10. Let's go home. | Chalo ghare chala jaaye. | Chalo gharwa chali jaai. |
Lesson 5: Emotions and Feelings — Speaking from the Heart
The "sweetness" of Awadhi vs. the "strength" of Caribbean Hindustani. Compare how these feelings are expressed across the oceans.
| English | Awadhi Form | Caribbean Hindustani Form |
|---|---|---|
| 1. I am very happy. | Hum bahut khus ahee. | Hum bahut khush hai. |
| 2. Why are you angry? | Tu kahe gussa ahaa? | Tu kahe gussa hai? |
| 3. Don't worry. | Chinta jin karaa. | Chinta mat karo. |
| 4. I love you. | Hum tohse bahut pyar kareetha. | Hum tose bahut pyar kari la. |
| 5. You are beautiful. | Tu bahut sundar ahaa. | Tu bahut sundar hai. |
| 6. Don't lie. | Humse jhooth jin bola. | Humse jhooth mat bolo. |
| 7. I am tired. | Hum thaki gaa ahee. | Hum thak gaili. |
| 8. Speak slowly. | Dheeme bolaa. | Dheere bolo. |
| 9. Listen to me. | Hamaay batiya suna. | Hamar baat suno. |
| 10. God bless you. | Bhagwan tohaay bhalaa karain. | Bhagwan tohke bhala kare. |
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