Yerukula (), also called Kurru Basha or Kulavatha, is a Dravidian language mainly spoken by the Yerukala tribe. Yerukala is linguistically close to South Dravidian languages such as Ravula and Irula. Lexical similarity among these languages ranges from 53% to 81%; in the case of Irula, it varies from 33% to 38%; in case of Ravula, it varies from 28% to 45%; in case of modern Tamil, it varies from 27% to 45%.
Sathupati Prasanna Sree has developed a unique script for use with the language.
Some of the language terms, mostly relations (kinship terms).
English Kurru English Kurru English Kurru Father Aava Father's Father Jejaava Father's Mother Jeji Mother Amma Mother's Father Tata Mother's Mother Ammamma Son Momu Elder Brother Berannu Younger Brother Thenbhi Daughter Maga Elder Sister Berukka Younger Sister Thangisee Grand Daughter Pethi Grand Son Pyathu Father's Sister Atta Elder Sister-in-law Nanga Younger Sister-in-law Merchenchi Uncle Mama
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Further reading
External links Yerukalas Home Page Yerukala script