Kundagannada dialect
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| Kundagannada | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Karnataka |
Dravidian
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| Kannada script | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | – |
| Glottolog | kund1259 |
| ELP | Lua error in Module:Endangered_Languages_Project at line 21: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
Kundagannada, also known as Kundapra bhashi/Kundapura Kannada, is a regional dialect of Kannada spoken by people residing in the Kundapura, Byndoor, Brahmavar and Hebri taluks of Udupi District. While it maintains the core structure of Kannada, it incorporates Tulu influences, particularly in local terms and expressions. The language is also shaped by the region’s geography, nestled between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, leading to unique words, vocabulary and pronunciations specific to the coastal environment. This dialect of Kannada is a distinctive cultural marker for the local community, reflecting both linguistic and geographical influences.
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[edit | edit source]- Kundapura Kannada Dictionary Archived 29 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine
