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