Linguistic Links between Balochi and Urdu Language

بلوچی اور اردو زبان کے لسانی روابط

Authors

  • Farzana Khadarzai Govt.Girls Degree College, Jinnah Town Quetta Author
  • Dr. Kiran Dawood Butt Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens’ University, Quetta Author

Abstract

The Balochi language holds a significant position among the languages spoken in Pakistan. The accent of the Balochi language is categorized into two variations, Estern Balochi accent and western Balochi accent that is influenced by diverse civilizations, ethnicities and cultures. Geographical, social and cultural differences exist between the both accents of Balochi language. Clear signs of linkage between Urdu and Balochi can be observed by analyzing the sounds of words and scripts. Numerous Balochi words, proverbs and idioms have been borrowed from the Urdu language. There are similarities in the literary genres of both languages as well.

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Published

28-12-2023

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): Tashkeel: July-December

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Farzana Khadarzai, and Dr. Kiran Dawood Butt. “Linguistic Links Between Balochi and Urdu Language: بلوچی اور اردو زبان کے لسانی روابط”. Tashkeel, vol. 1, no. 1, Dec. 2023, pp. 15-26, https://tashkeel.uoj.edu.pk/index.php/tashkeel/article/view/8.