Dialects: Sarnami Hindustani (Aili Gaili, Sarnami Hindi), Trinidad Bhojpuri. Reportedly more similar to Bhojpuri , than Hindi ,. Similar dialect to Trinidad-Tobago.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 150,000 in Suriname (1986). Population total all countries: 165,600. Ethnic population: 160,000 (2003).
Language Use: All domains, except education. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Dutch [nld], Sranan [srn]. Used as L2 by Dutch [nld].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Poetry. Magazines. Newspapers. New media. Radio programs. Films. TV. Videos. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1997–2010.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Suriname
Other Comments: Based on Bhojpuri ,, with influences from Awadhi ,, and loans from Sranan ,, Dutch ,, and English ,. Hindu, Christian, Muslim.