Andhra Telugu
The Telugu of the coastal Andhra region around Vijayawada. Forms the basis of the literary standard and of much of Telugu cinema.
Telangana Telugu
Also known as: Hyderabadi Telugu
The Telugu of Telangana, centred on Hyderabad. Distinguished from Coastal Telugu in lexicon and shaped by long contact with Dakhini Urdu.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Telangana Telugu?
Telangana Telugu is a dialect of the Telugu language.
Where is Telangana Telugu spoken?
Telangana Telugu is primarily spoken in India.
Which region is Telangana Telugu associated with?
Telangana Telugu is part of the South Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Telangana Telugu known by other names?
Yes — Telangana Telugu is also referred to as Hyderabadi Telugu.
What are the other dialects of Telugu?
Telugu also includes Coastal Telugu. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Telugu dialects
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