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An Analytical Study of Sociolinguistic Variations in Urdu Language

Saba AftabQuaid-e-awam University of Engineering* Moeen KhanQuaid-e-awam University of Engineering Adeena AftabQuaid-e-awam University of Engineering

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

This paper will talk about the sociolinguistic variations in Urdu Language. The study uses the qualitative method it takes account of the interviews conducted by the various senior citizens of Urdu speakers in Pakistan, each interview is based on 4 questions to find out Urdu language variations for this paper. The questions on the value of the Urdu language in today’s world, what changes took place in the Urdu language over the period from a lexical and dialectical point of view. The interviews were conducted as semi-structured with the use of different modern and simple tools. The study of this paper will be very helpful for the young generation of Pakistan because all the past studies did not solely talk about sociolinguistics in the Urdu language. It guides them to bring their native or national language with original accents and vocabulary which shows their actual culture and purity of Urdu language.

Keywords: language variations; dialect; accent; culture
Published: December 20, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/23/20230058
Volume: CHR Vol.23
pp. 7-13
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