Can Malayalam people understand Tamil?
Yes. 75\% of Malayalis can understand Tamil and and more than 50\% of them can speak Tamil. Because Malayalam language has a rich influence of Tamil and Sanskrit.
Are people from Kerala Tamil?
The people of Kerala, known as Malayali (people speaking Malayalam language), are polygenetic and belong to different ethnic groups and religions….List of mother tongues spoken in Kerala by number of speakers.
| Language | No. of speakers | \% of population |
|---|---|---|
| Malayalam | 32,413,213 | 97.03 |
| Tamil | 498,938 | 1.49 |
| Tulu | 124,266 | 0.37 |
Are there any Tamils in Kerala?
Yes, there are lots of Tamils in Kerala. Especially in Trivandrum and Palakkad/Thrissur area. Unlike in the neighbouring Karnataka where there is a bit of friction between the Tamils and the locals, the Tamils in Kerala enjoy an almost romantic relationship with Kerala.
Why do people migrate from Kerala to Tamil Nadu?
Historically, there have been frequent migrations between Kerala and the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. The history of ancient Kerala itself is deeply intertwined with Tamil Nadu’s ancient past, and the Tamil and Malayalam languages are closely related.
How are Tamil and Malayalam similar to each other?
The history of ancient Kerala itself is deeply intertwined with Tamil Nadu’s ancient past, and the Tamil and Malayalam languages are closely related. The dialect of Tamil spoken today in the district of Palakkad in Kerala has a large number of Malayalam loanwords, has been influenced by Malayalam syntax and also has a distinct Malayalam accent.
What is the total population of Kerala in India?
It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33 million inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population.
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