Telugu language
Region | South India |
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Speakers | 81 million |
Language family | Dravidian |
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Telugu (
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History[edit | edit source]
The history of the Telugu language can be traced back to the 6th century CE. The earliest known inscriptions in Telugu date to the 6th century CE, and the language has a rich literary tradition that began with the works of Nannaya, Tikkana, and Yerrapragada in the 11th century.
Geographic Distribution[edit | edit source]
Telugu is primarily spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is also spoken by significant populations in the neighboring states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Odisha, and the Union Territory of Puducherry (specifically in the Yanam district).
Dialects[edit | edit source]
Telugu has several dialects, which can be broadly categorized into Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema, and Telangana dialects. Each of these dialects has its own unique features and variations in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.
Phonology[edit | edit source]
Telugu phonology includes a set of 16 vowels and 36 consonants. The language is known for its melodious and rhythmic quality, which is often attributed to its extensive use of vowels.
Grammar[edit | edit source]
Telugu grammar is highly inflected and follows a subject-object-verb (SOV) word order. It has a rich system of agglutination, where suffixes are added to base words to express grammatical relations and nuances.
Writing System[edit | edit source]
The Telugu script is an abugida derived from the Brahmi script. It is written from left to right and consists of 60 symbols, including vowels, consonants, and diacritic marks.
Literature[edit | edit source]
Telugu literature has a long and illustrious history, with significant contributions from poets, scholars, and writers. The earliest known literary work in Telugu is the Andhra Mahabharatam by Nannaya. Other notable works include the Pothana Bhagavatam and the Kumara Sambhavam.
Culture[edit | edit source]
Telugu culture is rich and diverse, encompassing various forms of art, music, dance, and cuisine. The language plays a central role in the cultural identity of the Telugu-speaking people.
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