Urdu–Hindi Language Interaction: A Study of Borrowings and Code-Switching

Authors

  • Muhammad Ali Raza Department of English & Linguistics, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

Keywords:

Urdu, Hindi, Code-switching, Lexical borrowing, Sociolinguistics, Language contact

Abstract

Urdu and Hindi share a deep historical, structural, and cultural relationship rooted in the Indo-Aryan linguistic tradition. Despite their divergence in script, formal registers, and lexical preferences, everyday communication across South Asia reveals extensive interaction between the two languages. This study examines the dynamics of lexical borrowing and code-switching between Urdu and Hindi, focusing on sociolinguistic contexts such as media, education, and digital communication. Using secondary linguistic data and sociolinguistic literature, the paper highlights how political history, identity formation, and globalization influence language mixing. The findings suggest that Urdu Hindi interaction is not merely linguistic convergence but a reflection of shared cultural space, evolving identities, and communicative pragmatism.

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Published

2022-12-16

How to Cite

Muhammad Ali Raza. (2022). Urdu–Hindi Language Interaction: A Study of Borrowings and Code-Switching . AQLEEM A SUKHAN, 2(1), 22-26. Retrieved from https://www.aqleem-a-sukhan.org/index.php/aqlm/article/view/25

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): AQLEEM A SUKHAN

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