Aruvu

Aruvu is an ancient language of the Dalits living in South Bangalore and in particular Anekal Taluk.The Language currently does not have a script and it is only a spoken Language. The language is unique and languages like Kannada and Tamil find similarity with it.The language belongs to the oppressed class and its survival looks bleak unless it is resurrected through proper documentation.

Aruvu is spoken by 40% of Dalit population in Anekal and as of 2001 Census of India, Anekal had a population of 33160. there is not a single mention of this language spoken by Dalits anywhere in printmedia nor is it patronised by the leading political parties of Karnataka.

The language has an history of about 3000 years and yet to see the daylight outside Anekal. Some of the words spoken is compiled here translation from Aruvu to English 1.Ennu shekthaikre -- what are you doing 2.Nanna ikriya -- Are you doing fine 3.Pogdhode -- Morning 4.Anchaye -- Evening 5.Sidhikre -- Laughing 6.Soru shaara -- Curry and Rice 7.Kannalu -- Marriage 8.Bemey -- Affection 9.Inku Ba -- Come Here 10.Sadhuv -- Learn 11.Thanni -- Water 12.Barmana -- Don't come 13.Yank pothakre -- Where are you Going 14.Pesmana -- Don't talk 15.Mandati -- wife 16.Appa -- Father 17.Amma -- Mother 18.Pyarun -- Grandson 19.Kali -- Ragi Ball 20.Balkmavu -- Lamp made from Maida and jaggery 21.Kathkinikrun -- Waiting 22.Inthot Ba -- Come this side 23.Shishi -- Meat 24.KekBugille -- Couldn't Hear 25.Ootk Ba -- Come Home 26.Byale -- Work 27.Kaldhira -- Inert 28.Nekri -- Greens 29.Adpu -- Stove 30.Thuniga -- Dresses 31.Gadiyaru -- Watch 32.Baku -- Serve 34.Shirki -- Girl 35.Payyun -- Boy 36.Appale -- Outside 37.onnu -- One 38.rendu -- Two 39.Moonu -- Three 40.Nalu -- Four 41.Anju -- Five 42.Aru -- Six 43.Yegu -- Seven 44.Yettu -- Eight 45.Ombdhi -- Nine 46.Pathu -- Ten 47.Yettu mari -- Eight Thirty 48.Nellovun -- Good person 49.Shinndhi -- Small 50.Peridhu -- Big 51.Shaney -- a lot 52.Kai -- Hand 53.Kaalu -- Leg 54.Odu -- Run