Yerukala language
In this article, we are going to explore Yerukala language and its impact on our current society. Yerukala language is a topic that has sparked the interest of many experts in the field, as well as the general population. Over the years, Yerukala language has been the subject of numerous studies and investigations, which have allowed us to better understand its implications and consequences in different areas. From its origin to its current effects, Yerukala language has played a large role in shaping our reality, and it is crucial to analyze it from different perspectives to understand its full scope. In this sense, this article aims to unravel the most relevant aspects of Yerukala language, as well as discuss its importance and relevance today.
| Yerukala | |
|---|---|
| ఎరుకల | |
| Region | South India |
| Ethnicity | 519,337 Yerukala (2011 census) |
Native speakers | 58,065, 11% of ethnic population (2011 census) (2011 census) |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | yeu |
| Glottolog | yeru1240 |
Yerukula is a Dravidian language mainly spoken by the Yerukala tribe. This language is also called Kurru basha or Kulavatha. Yerukala is linguistically close to South Dravidian languages such as Ravula and Irula. Lexical similarity among these languages ranges from 53% to 81%; in the case of Irula, it varies from 33% to 38%; in case of Ravula, it varies from 28% to 45%; in case of modern Tamil, it varies from 27% to 45%.
Sathupati Prasanna Sree has developed a unique script for use with the language.
Some of the language terms, mostly relations.
| English | Kurru | English | Kurru | English | Kurru |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Father | Aava | Father's Father | Jejaava | Father's Mother | Jeji |
| Mother | Amma | Mother's Father | Tata | Mother's Mother | Ammamma |
| Son | Momu | Elder Brother | Berannu | Younger Brother | Thenbhi |
| Daughter | Maga | Elder Sister | Berukka | Younger Sister | Thangisee |
| Grand Daughter | Pethi | Grand Son | Pyathu | Father's Sister | Atta |
| Elder Sister-in-law | Nanga | Younger Sister-in-law | Merchenchi | Uncle | Mama |
References
- ^ "Statement 1: Abstract of speakers' strength of languages and mother tongues - 2011". www.censusindia.gov.in. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ^ "Yerukula".
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