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Can people in Karnataka speak Hindi?
Yes. Kannidagas do speak Hindi and learn Hindi as 3rd language at school. People at Karnataka are flexible towards different languages and that’s probably why Kannada in Karnataka is loosing it’s significance.
Which language is oldest Kannada or Tamil?
Kannada is one of the Dravidian languages but is younger than Tamil. The oldest Kannada inscription was discovered at the small community of Halmidi and dates to about 450 ce. The Kannada script is closely related to the Telugu script; both emerged from an Old Kannarese ( Karnataka ) script.
How many Kannadigas live in Karnataka?
There are 40 Million Kannadigas In the world as of 2011, of which nearly 55\% of them live in Karnataka i.e; 22.5 Million Kannadigas live in Karnataka, Kannada population in TN is faaar underestimated, Kongu region has many villages which are 100\% (yes 100\%) kannada.
Where can I find Kannada speakers in Tamil Nadu?
That area was settled long ago by Devanngars who still speak Kannada at home. In Madras’s Triplicane you will find many Kannada speakers, locally known as Raayars. Many famous Tailors in that area are kannada speakers. You will find that many Kannada produces and actors in the film industry are and were Kannada speakers.
How many people in Coimbatore speak Kannada at home?
You go to any social gathering In Coimbatore/ Erode/Salem, easily 20\% of them would speak Kannada at home. Their custom/practices can be seen very similar to what you would see in the Mysore/Sira region, their kula deivam (mane devaru) from that region as well, however the language is some 50\% mixed with Tamil.
What is the difference between Tamil people living in Karnataka and Coimbatore?
In and around Coimbatore area I have seen some people speaking Kannada almost with the Tamil slang they use. In contrast, Tamils living in Karnataka are not that much in all parts of Karnataka excepting Bangalore and Mysore. In Bangalore Tamils are 100\% migrated for employment opportunities only.
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