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There is dispute between Sanskrit and Tamil on which one is oldest. Scholars on both sides provide facts and accounts that their language is the oldest. Hence there is no concrete answer to this question.
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Which is the oldest language among these two Kannada or Tamil?
According to linguistic scholars Tamil is older than Kannada.Classical Kannada (language of the Kadamba/Chalukya/Rashtrakuta literature, 4th AD)Language familyDravidianSouthern Tamil-Kannada Kannada-Badaga KannadaTamil Language tree -Classical Tamil (Sangam literature ca. 3rd BC or Older, by Tolkappiyam)Language familyDravidianSouthern Tamil-Kannada Tamil-Kodagu Tamil-Malayalam Tamil Tamil
Which language is more ancient Sanskrit or Tamil?
Sanskrit is considered to be older than Tamil. Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-European language that has been used for thousands of years, while Tamil is a Dravidian language that originated around the same time but is generally considered to be younger than Sanskrit.
Which is older language sanskrit or Arabic?
Sanskrit is considered to be an older language than Arabic. Sanskrit is one of the oldest known languages and is the liturgical language of Hinduism, while Arabic is a Semitic language that developed later and is primarily associated with Islam.
Which language is older Tamil or Telugu?
Tamil is older than Telugu, according to linguistic scholars :*Classical Tamil (Sangam literature ca. 3rd BC or Older, defined by Tolkappiyam)Classical Telugu (Dravidian language, Kakatiya literature, 9th AD)SOURCES :* Encyclopedia Britannica (2008), "Telugu literature", Quote: "The literature, beginning in the 10th or 11th century.* Zvelebil, Kamil (1997), The Smile of Murugan: On Tamil Literature of South India: On Tamil Literature of South India
Was sanskrit derived from Tamil?
No, Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-European language that pre-dates Tamil. Tamil is a Dravidian language that developed independently in South India. While both languages have influenced each other over the centuries, Sanskrit and Tamil have distinct origins and linguistic characteristics.
Which is the oldest language among these two Kannada or Tamil?
According to linguistic scholars Tamil is older than Kannada.Classical Kannada (language of the Kadamba/Chalukya/Rashtrakuta literature, 4th AD)Language familyDravidianSouthern Tamil-Kannada Kannada-Badaga KannadaTamil Language tree -Classical Tamil (Sangam literature ca. 3rd BC or Older, by Tolkappiyam)Language familyDravidianSouthern Tamil-Kannada Tamil-Kodagu Tamil-Malayalam Tamil Tamil
Which language is more ancient Sanskrit or Tamil?
Sanskrit is considered to be older than Tamil. Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-European language that has been used for thousands of years, while Tamil is a Dravidian language that originated around the same time but is generally considered to be younger than Sanskrit.
Which is older language sanskrit or Arabic?
Sanskrit is considered to be an older language than Arabic. Sanskrit is one of the oldest known languages and is the liturgical language of Hinduism, while Arabic is a Semitic language that developed later and is primarily associated with Islam.
Is Tamil the world's oldest language?
No. Sanskrit is older; probably the oldest.
Which language is older Tamil or Telugu?
Tamil is older than Telugu, according to linguistic scholars :*Classical Tamil (Sangam literature ca. 3rd BC or Older, defined by Tolkappiyam)Classical Telugu (Dravidian language, Kakatiya literature, 9th AD)SOURCES :* Encyclopedia Britannica (2008), "Telugu literature", Quote: "The literature, beginning in the 10th or 11th century.* Zvelebil, Kamil (1997), The Smile of Murugan: On Tamil Literature of South India: On Tamil Literature of South India
History of Tamil?
"TAMIL" is claimed as the first language of the world by scholars of Tamil. It's very old language than Sanskrit.
Was sanskrit derived from Tamil?
No, Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-European language that pre-dates Tamil. Tamil is a Dravidian language that developed independently in South India. While both languages have influenced each other over the centuries, Sanskrit and Tamil have distinct origins and linguistic characteristics.
What is the oldest language Hebrew or Tamil?
Research suggests that Proto-Dravidian, the forerunner of Tamil, was spoken around the third millennium BCE. Hebrew is estimated by some to be least 1000 years older than that. Some scholars believe Hebrew evolved from a Canaanite dialect late in the tenth century BCE, long after Proto-Dravidian. Others date it back to more than 12,000 years, long before the Hebrew tribe became monotheistic. Jewish tradition states that Hebrew was the language with which God created the world (Rashi commentary, Genesis 2:23, quoting the midrash). Thus, certain Hebrew Psalms (92 and 139) and teachings are attributed to Adam, the first man.
Free download Tamil movie very fast?
Tamil movies are movies that are made in the Indian language of Tamil. There are many websites that allow you to download older Tamil movies for free. The speed of the download depends on your Internet connection.
When was A Language Older Than Words created?
A Language Older Than Words was created in 2000.
Is Tamil is older than latin?
Yes, Tamil is considered to be older than Latin. Tamil is one of the oldest classical languages in the world, with origins dating back over 5,000 years, while Latin is estimated to have originated around the 8th century BCE.
What language is the Tamil word mannippu is originated?
The Tamil word "mannippu" is originated from the Tamil language itself. Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the Tamil people of India and Sri Lanka.
