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News18
12 hours ago
- General
- News18
Why It's ‘Kannada' For Karnataka & ‘Kannad' For North? ‘1st Language Interference' Explained
Last Updated: There has been a significant row over non-Kannada speakers' inability to speak the local language fluently. The simmering language debate in Karnataka has taken a new turn, this time, over the pronunciation of South Indian languages. A common point of contention is the frequent mispronunciation of 'Kannada" as 'Kannad," which has irked many locals. Even Kannada star Kiccha Sudeep joined the conversation, saying, 'Just like Hindi cannot be called Hind, Kannada cannot be Kannad." But the question remains. How did the phrase 'Kannad' come into existence? According to a recent discussion with linguists in Deccan Herald, many believe it's a result of 'first language interference", where a speaker's native language influences their pronunciation and usage of other languages. Why Do People Pronounce Kannada As Kannad? Meti Mallikarjuna, a linguist, professor and researcher at Kuvempu University, spoke to the outlet, explaining how linguistic structures are different for different languages, including Kannada and Hindi. 'While Kannada and other Dravidian languages are largely based on vowels, which means the words end with a vowel, languages like Hindi end with a consonant sound," he added. As a result, those unfamiliar vowel-ending languages are likely to struggle with the correct pronunciation and end up mixing it with a consonant sound. The linguistic expert went on to cite a few examples, showing the difference between the pronunciation in Hindi and Kannada, such as pustak-pustaka (book), ganith-ganitha (mathematics) and chintan-chintana (think). Likewise, DN Shankara Bhat, another linguist, stated how speakers make certain changes in pronunciation when they borrow more from other languages. 'The structure of the borrowed word may be different from what the speaker is exposed to in their primary language. This is the reason why North Indians refer to our language as Kannad," he added. Noting that the mispronunciation of Kannad is not necessarily wrong, as such adjustments are common, Bhat went on to share how English speakers have a distinction between alphabets but Indians do not. Sahiba, an academician and former Kannada professor, explained how pronunciation issues prevail among Tamil speakers as well when they converse in Kannada using Tamil grammar. 'The grammatical rules of the primary language are deeply rooted everywhere. Many speakers are only able to adapt to the grammar of a second language while speaking it is as much as their own primary language," she explained. Linguistic experts continued to emphasise that the variations in mispronouncing languages might not be deliberate, as not everyone is aware of it, and they have nobody to correct them. Despite being a common issue with speakers from all parts of the country, many within the state of Karnataka are still seen as being targeted for not speaking Kannada fluently or mispronouncing words. It reflects how language politics have been unfairly affecting those with limited access to linguistic support. First Published:
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Hebbuli Cut turns a trendy hairstyle into a bold statement: Bheemrao
The Hebbuli Cut may have started as a signature hairstyle made iconic by Kiccha Sudeep in his 2017 film Hebbuli, but for debut director and producer Bheemrao, it became the starting point for a much deeper story — one that explores the intersection of style, stardom, and social stigma. Set to hit theatres on July 4, Hebbuli Cut showcases fresh talent from North Karnataka and is presented by actor Sathish Ninasam under his Satish Picture House banner. The trailer was launched recently. 'In Hebbuli, the director presented the 'Hebbuli Cut' as an iconic style,' says Bheemrao, a young director from Raichur. 'But in North Karnataka, many from oppressed communities are denied access to salons offering this very haircut. The contrast was striking — a trending style on one side, and deep-rooted inequality on the other. I decided to build a film around this irony.'
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kiccha Sudeep, Prashanth Neel celebrate RCB's IPL win in an overwhelming way
Picture Credit: X Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep, known for his love of cricket, joyfully celebrated Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) long-awaited IPL victory after 18 years. On social media, the 'Vikrant Rona' actor expressed his excitement over the team's historic win. Sudeep shared the passion, perseverance, and unwavering belief of RCB fans who had waited patiently for this momentous occasion. He also used the popular Kannada phrase "Ee sala cup namde," which means 'This time the cup is ours,' a rallying cry that has become synonymous with RCB's quest for the title. His tweet reads, "The longggggggggg wait is finallyyyyyyyyyyy over! After years of passion, perseverance, and belief RCB lifts the IPL trophy! What a moment for every every every every RCB fan.. ಈ ಸಲ ಕಪ್ ನಮ್ದು…" However, it was director Prashanth Neel 's celebration that truly captured the attention of the netizens. The 'KGF' director was seen watching the IPL final on a giant screen, completely absorbed in the match. When RCB clinched the trophy, Prashanth Neel's joy overflowed as he broke into an exuberant dance, unable to contain his happiness. The video of his spontaneous celebration quickly went viral on social media, after the director himself shared the video which was put on his fan account. Looking ahead, both stars have exciting projects in the pipeline. Kiccha Sudeep is busy with multiple films, he is currently working on 'Billa Ranga Baasha'. Earlier, Sudeep's film 'Max' released on Christmas 2024, received positive reviews and performed well at the box office. On the other hand, 'Salaar' director is now working on his upcoming film with Jr NTR tentatively named, 'NTRNEEL'. The movie is currently in the production phase as the first shoot was held in March. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
