Yerukala language
Dravidian language of South India
Yerukula (IPA: [jerukɐlɐ]), also called Kurru Basha or Kulavatha, is a Dravidian language mainly spoken by the Yerukala tribe. Yerukala is linguistically close to South Dravidian languages such as Ravula and Irula. Lexical similarity among these languages ranges from 53% to 81%; in the case of Irula, it varies from 33% to 38%; in case of Ravula, it varies from 28% to 45%; in case of modern Tamil, it varies from 27% to 45%.
Sathupati Prasanna Sree has developed a unique script for use with the language.
Some of the language terms, mostly relations (kinship terms).
| English | Kurru | English | Kurru | English | Kurru |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Father | Aava | Father's Father | Jejaava | Father's Mother | Jeji |
| Mother | Amma | Mother's Father | Tata | Mother's Mother | Ammamma |
| Son | Momu | Elder Brother | Berannu | Younger Brother | Thenbhi |
| Daughter | Maga | Elder Sister | Berukka | Younger Sister | Thangisee |
| Grand Daughter | Pethi | Grand Son | Pyathu | Father's Sister | Atta |
| Elder Sister-in-law | Nanga | Younger Sister-in-law | Merchenchi | Uncle | Mama |
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