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Author: Ali Sultaan Asani
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2008-01-01
Total Pages: 99
ISBN-13: 0300120605
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn introduction to the Urdu language offers lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and the letters of the Urdu alphabet and how they are used in words and sentences.
Author: C. Shackle
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Published: 1990
Total Pages: 254
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Mo Asif
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2018-12-23
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 9781791950101
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUrdu language, member of the Indo-Aryan group within the Indo-European family of languages. Urdu is spoken by more than 100 million people, predominantly in Pakistan and India. It is the official state language of Pakistan and is also officially recognized, or "scheduled," in the constitution of India. Significant speech communities exist in the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States as well. Notably, Urdu and Hindi are mutually intelligible.Urdu developed in the 12th century CE from the regional Apabhramsha of northwestern India, serving as a linguistic modus vivendi after the Muslim conquest. Its first major poet was Amir Khosrow (1253-1325), who composed Dohas (couplets), folk songs, and riddles in the newly formed speech, then called Hindvi. This mixed speech was variously called Hindvi, Zaban-e-Hind, Hindi, Zaban-e-Delhi, Rekhta, Gujari, Dakkhani, Zaban-e-Urdu-e-Mualla, Zaban-e-Urdu, or just Urdu, literally 'the language of the camp.' Major Urdu writers continued to refer to it as Hindi or Hindvi until the beginning of the 19th century, although there is evidence that it was called Hindustani in the late 17th century (Hindustani now refers to a simplified speech form that is India's largest lingua franca).Urdu is closely related to Hindi, a language that originated and developed in the Indian subcontinent. They share the same Indic base and are so similar in phonology and grammar that they appear to be one language. In terms of lexicon, however, they have borrowed extensively from different sources--Urdu from Arabic and Persian, Hindi from Sanskrit--so they are usually treated as independent languages. Their distinction is most marked in terms of writing systems: Urdu uses a modified form of Perso-Arabic script, while Hindi uses Devanagari.
Author: Christine Everaert
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 319
ISBN-13: 9004177310
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book sheds light on the complex relationship between Hindi and Urdu. Through a detailed reading of a representative set of 20th century short stories in both languages, the author leads the reader towards a clear definition of the differences between Hindi and Urdu. The full translations of the stories have been extensively annotated to point out the details in which the Hindi and Urdu versions differ. An overview of early and contemporary Hindi/Urdu and Hindustani grammars and language teaching textbooks demonstrates the problems of correctly naming and identifying the two languages. This book now offers a detailed and systematic database of syntactic, morphological and semantic differences between the selected Hindi and Urdu stories. A useful tool for all scholars of modern Hindi/Urdu fiction, (socio-)linguistics, history or social sciences.
Author: Abdul Jamil Khan
Publisher: Algora Publishing
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 418
ISBN-13: 0875864376
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe lingua franca of the Indo-Pakistani people is one language, claims Khan, called Hindi when written in Nagari and Urdu when written in Arabic. He says it is not descended from Sanskrit, as conventionally believed, but is 10-12,000 years old and was influenced early by the Austric-Munda and Dravidian language families. Leaving aside any religious
Author: Raza Mir
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 2014-06-15
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 935118725X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHave you ever been enchanted by the spoken cadence of an Urdu couplet but wished you could fully understand its nuances? Have you wanted to engage with a ghazal more deeply but were daunted by its mystifying conventions? Are you confused between a qataa and a rubaai, or a musadda and a marsiya? In Urdu Poetry, Raza Mir offers a fresh, quirky and accessible entry point for neophytes seeking to enhance their enjoyment of this vibrant canon—from the poems of legends like Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Ghalib to the lyrics of contemporary game changers like Javed Akhtar and Gulzar. Raza Mir’s translation not only draws out the zest and pathos of these timeless verses, but also provides pithy insights and colourful trivia that will enable readers to fully embrace this world.
Author: Tej K. Bhatia
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2002-09-11
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 1134835353
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author: Tariq Rahman
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2018-02-10
Total Pages: 350
ISBN-13: 9780199403424
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is the first of its kind on the socio-political history of Urdu. It analyses the historiography of the language-narratives about its names, linguistic ancestry, place of birth-and relates it to the politics of identity-construction among the Hindus and Muslims of India during the last two centuries. More importantly, a historical account of the use of Urdu in social domains such as employment, education, printing and publishing, radio, films and television etc. has been provided for the first time. These accounts are related to the expression of Hindu and Muslim identity-politics during the last two centuries. Evolution of Urdu from the language of the laity, both Hindus and Muslims, of the Indian subcontinent during the period between 15th-18th centuries to its standardization into two languages: Persianized Urdu and Sanskritized Hindi are highlighted here. The writer looks at narratives of the names, theories of genealogy and places of origin of the language in relation to the political imperatives of identity-politics of Hindus and Muslims during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In a nutshell, historiography is analyzed with reference to its political and ideological dimensions-and a fresh analysis regarding the linguistic history of Urdu is provided.
Author: Richard Delacy
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2014-08-19
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780804844994
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a comprehensive and user–friendly elementary level Hindi textbook and language learning package. This comprehensive guide to learning the Hindi language teaches you basic proficiency in everyday, conversational beginner Hindi. From learning to write the Hindi alphabet and pronounce its sounds, to using vocabulary and grammar, to communicating in dialogues, your rapidly–developing skills in Hindi will surprise you. No prior experience is necessary to learn Hindi with this book. The chapters cover many situations you'll need to travel to India, read Hindi, write Hindi, and speak Hindi. Key features of Elementary Hindi: The MP3 audio CD helps build reading comprehension and ensures correct pronunciation. Reveals real life in India through the book's characters, Deepak and Kavitha. Covers elementary–level Hindi grammar including the rules of pronunciation, nasalizations, and the past tense. Teaches the written Hindi alphabet, allowing students to start reading and writing Hindi immediately. Makes the Hindi language accessible, understandable and enjoyable. Enriched by fascinating information about the Hindi-speaking cultures of the world, Elementary Hindi brings the language to life, whether you're studying on your own, or in a classroom. The expert guidance in Elementary Hindi is carefully sequenced to be the most efficient and most supportive approach for beginners. Delacy and Joshi are two seasoned teachers of Hindi, and their experience shines out from every page. Their knowledge will help you succeed in your goal of learning Hindi. Available separately is the companion Elementary Hindi Workbook, which will help you polish the lessons learned here. The ten activities per lesson offer a range of exercises and practice opportunities that will help you achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Hindi.
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Published: 2019
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9789387510647
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