Is Hinglish an official language?
No, it is a code-mixed register rather than a standardised language. That is precisely why tooling has to handle it explicitly rather than inheriting rules from Hindi or English.
Should Hinglish captions use Devanagari or Latin script?
Latin, in almost all cases. Creators and audiences type Hinglish in Latin script, so converting it to Devanagari makes captions look translated.
Does code-mixing hurt reach?
The opposite, generally. Hinglish frequently reaches a broader Indian audience than either pure Hindi or pure English, because it matches how urban India actually speaks.
How do I keep spellings consistent across a team?
Keep the dictionary at the account level rather than per editor, and review it monthly. Team inconsistency is far more visible than individual inconsistency.
Can automatic translation work from Hinglish?
Poorly, and it should be avoided. Translate from a clean single-language transcript instead, and keep the Hinglish version for the original audience.
Which fonts work well for Hindi captions?
Look for families with a real bold weight and a matched Latin companion. Noto Sans Devanagari and similar open families are safe, well-tested starting points.
Should Hindi captions be uppercase?
Devanagari has no case, so uppercase settings simply do nothing — or worse, trigger unwanted substitutions. Leave case transforms off for Hindi.
Why do my matras get cut off at the top?
Almost always insufficient line height or a container with hidden overflow. Increase leading first, then check the caption container padding.
Can I mix Devanagari and Latin in one caption line?
Yes, and it is common in Hinglish content. Just ensure both faces share a baseline and similar weight so the line does not visually step.
Can I use my Hindi caption preset for Marathi?
Typographically, yes — both use Devanagari with the same line height and stroke needs. Editorially, no: vocabulary and code-mixing differ, and a Hindi-trained model will substitute words Marathi speakers do not use.
