Can we survive with Hindi in Hyderabad?

For decades, the multi-lingual and multi-cultural identity has defined the spirit of Hyderabad and has made the city a conducive place to live in for people across the country. There is no strong resistance to Hindi in Hyderabad but many oppose any forceful imposition of Hindi language.

Can I survive in Hyderabad without knowing Telugu?

Originally Answered: Is living in Hyderabad possible without knowing Telugu? Definitely possible. Hyderabad is a cosmopolitan city and embraces people from all over the world irrespective of anything. Apart from Telugu, Hindi, Urdu and English are well spoken and well understood by people here.

Do people in Telangana know Hindi?

While neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Karnataka witnessed trouble in the past over making Hindi compulsory in school education, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana had largely welcomed the language. Hindi is taught in almost all schools in Hyderabad.

Which language is prefer in Hyderabad?

The Telugu is the native language of Hyderabad. The Telugu language spoken here has assimilated many Urdu words into it. And the Urdu spoken here is also unique, with influences of Telugu and Marathi, giving boost to accent sometimes called Hyderabadi Urdu or Deccani.

Which language do they speak in Telangana?

Telugu language, largest member of the Dravidian language family. Primarily spoken in southeastern India, it is the official language of the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

How many years old is Telugu language?

Some believe that Telugu evolved from proto-Dravidian, which is the mother of 21 languages that took birth south of the Vindhyas. Those who argue that Telugu is older than Tamil, peg the date of origin of Telugu to at least 1000 years BCE (3000 years old).

Is English common in Hyderabad?

Local Language Telugu, Hindi & English is spoken across the city, exceptions do apply in case of English if you are communicating with any illiterate person.