Is Marathi and Telugu similar?

Yes of course Marathi is very similar to Telugu and Kannada, more similar to Kannada as the two languages have shared neighbourhood, cultures and even the territory.

Which is the mother language of Telugu?

Dravidian language
Telugu belongs to the Central Dravidian language subfamily, whose members originated from the Proto-Dravidian spoken in the central part of the Deccan plateau. Yes, Telugu is born from Tamil.

How is Telugu language born?

Telugu originated from the Proto-Dravidian language. It probably split from Proto-Dravidian between 1500 BCE and 1000 BCE, which was roughly the same time the Tamil language became distinct in terms of literary activity[1].

Which language is closer to Marathi than Telugu?

Between Telugu and Kannada, the language closer to Marathi is Kannada. By closer I mean, more loan words between the two. Kannada is like elder sister (“Akkaa”) to Marathi. Having said that, Marathi has loan words from both Telugu and Kannada.

How is Marathi similar to Prakrit?

“Prakrit languages are related to Sanskrit but differ from and are contrasted with it in several ways.” Marathi has around 50\% words derived from Prakrit/Sanskrit; 30\% words derived from Persian/Turkish/Arabic; and finally 20\% words derived from Tamil/Dravidian languages.

What are the similarities between the Kannada and Marathi languages?

ಳ-Kannada and ळ-Marathi are same and are heavily used in both these languages. The usage of La is significantly lesser in Telugu than Kannada and Marathi. Apart from this striking similarity, many of the words sound similar. Bhakri in Kannada is Bhaakri in Marathi.

Is there any Tamil word in Marathi that has been adapted?

However, a lot of Tamil words have been adapted by Marathi (through Kannada and Telugu). Marathi’s highly regarded and beloved word ‘Aai’ (mother) came from Tamil. 8 clever moves when you have $1,000 in the bank. We’ve put together a list of 8 money apps to get you on the path towards a bright financial future.