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ಕನ್ನಡವು ಕ್ರೀಡೆ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಹೆಸರೇ ಹೇಗೆ?
8 ನೇ ಶತಮಾನ ಸುಮ್ನೇ ಕೆ ಇ ಜೈನ ಮೂಲ ಅಂದ್ ಆ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ ಮೀ ನೋ ಧ, ಯ ಹ ರು ು?
15 ನೇ ಶತಮಾ, Kannada ** ____**.
Kannada 22 __ __ __ __?
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Kannadiga ___ ___ ___ __?
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ಹಿಂದಿನ ವಾಕ್ಯದ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಒಂದು ಪುರಾತನ ರೂಪವೇ ಯಾವುದು?
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Kannada ಭಾಷೆಯ ಕೀಲಿಗೆ ಕಾರಣ, ರೂಪಾಂತರಣಗಳ ಭಿನ್ನ ಭಿನ್ನ _______
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Kannada ಭಾಷೆಯ _______ ವಾಗು ಹೇಗೆ ಬದ್ಯೀ?
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Kannada භාවාවෙන්, _______ എങ്ങനെ ബබ്യീ?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Kannada Language
Kannada is one of India's 22 official languages. It belongs to the Southern Dravidian family of languages and is localized primarily in southern India in states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Goa. As per estimates from Census India 2021, around 79 million people speak Kannada across various countries including India, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, and United States. This makes it the most commonly spoken south Indian language in terms of its number of speakers.
Origin and History
The origin of Kannada can be traced back to old Tamil literature which contains texts mentioning early stages of the language. However, there isn't any widely accepted theory regarding how it developed into what we know today. Some theories suggest that Kannada might have been influenced by Sanskrit, while others argue against this interpretation due to lack of evidence.
Around the 8th century CE, Jainism was introduced among the Brahmins who ruled over geographical areas where the Kannada speaking population thrived, leading them away from Buddhist influences. By the 15th-century CE, Kannada had emerged as a distinct language with regional variations within its speech community.
In modern times, Kannadigas, or native speakers of Kannada, form their own separate cultural identity. Until recently, most educated youngsters were proficient only in English. But nowadays, many schools offer instruction in multiple languages including Manda, Kodava, Badagas, Konkani (which includes a significant Marathi character), etc., besides English. This shows how diversified yet intertwined culture and heritage are throughout these regions.
Regional Variations
Like other languages, Kannada has several regional variants based on different dialects. One such variant is called Old Kannada, which dates back to the 6th century and continues being used mainly through religious writings. Another form known as Modern Kannada evolved after the establishment of Nitte University in Karkal.
These variations exist because they reflect slight differences between communities living close together in space – sometimes separated only by small rivers – while still sharing much of their history and customs. For instance, there could be pronunciation distinctions due to varying levels of guttural sounds produced when talking to each other.
However, despite the existence of these unique local nuances, understanding basic common phrases will suffice if you want to communicate effectively anywhere within this region. Commonality also extends beyond linguistics; music tastes vary greatly too! While northeast Karnatakans prefer lightweight tunes upbeat rhythms, Central Keralites favor meditative slow ballads with minimalistic instrumentals.
In conclusion, while there may seem subtle differences occurring amongst communities depending upon location, understanding some basics forms enough basis for effective communication across all parts inhabited by mother tongue speakers.
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Learn about the history, regional variations, and cultural significance of the Kannada language which is spoken by millions of people primarily in southern India. Explore its roots, evolution, and diversity in this quiz.
