How many Tamil people know Hindi?
Hindi, despite common perception, has found acceptance among the masses in Tamil Nadu. According to the 2011 census, of the total Tamil speakers in the state (6.3 crore), 3.2 per cent of them speak Hindi as a second language. That is the third highest after English and Telugu.
Can people who speak Tamil understand Hindi?
All Tamilians speaking Hindi are not conversant with the language; many mix a bit of Tamil, English and Hindi and are able to convey what they want to say. “Many company bosses are from the north and they only speak Hindi. Unless you learn Hindi, it will be difficult to work under them,” said Karanth.
Why don’t Tamil people speak Hindi in Tamil Nadu?
There are many reasons why Tamil people do not speak Hindi. Everywhere in TN, Tamil is the only spoken language. Also the neighbouring states do not speak Hindi. So there is no need to speak Hindi and TN people do not get to listen Hindi very often. If you look at the other south indian states, Hindi is taught in schools.
Is it time to talk with hindiwalas in Tamil only?
It’s time to only talk with Hindiwalas in hindi. And make them feel Tamils are better and inspite of speaking their hindi language their national parties have less chance to enter TN politics hahahh. The reason behind hindi imposition is also a factor to enter regional politics like Karnataka, Andhra (a bit)
Should Hindi be spoken everywhere in India?
Hindi should be spoken everywhere. There is no such need. Someone from Madurai, Tamil Nadu sees absolutely no need to talk in Hindi while in Antarvedi, Andhra Pradesh. Hindi is one among the many official languages of India, not THE ONLY official language.
Are all Tamilians conversant with Hindi?
All Tamilians speaking Hindi are not conversant with the language; many mix a bit of Tamil, English and Hindi and are able to convey what they want to say. “An autorickshaw driver may not be a Hindi pundit but if he can convey to his passenger in broken Hindi the charge for the ride, the route etc., the work is done.