Ahirani language
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Ahirani is a language today spoken in the Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Dhule and Nashik (Baglan, Malegaon and Kalwan tehsils) districts of Maharashtra, India. It is further divided into dialects, such as Chalisgaon, Malegaon and Dhule group. Amalner is considered the cultural capital of Khandesh. Borrowing & bending the words from Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati, Ahirani has created its own words which are never found in these languages. Ahirani is basically in colloquial form and uses the Devnagari script for its writing. Bahinabai Chaudhari is well known poet in Ahirani, the study of her literature is studied and included in Marathi language.
Educated Khandeshis speak standard Marathi as well as Ahirani. Ahirani is losing its popularity among such people to standard Marathi.
The language is widely used among the goldsmith community. It is also known for its secret words, known only to the members of this community.
[edit] Example Sentences in Ahirani
Katha jai rahina tu ? means -> Where are you going?
tu kay kari rahina? means -> What are you doing now?
tuni kay randhel she? -> What you have cooked today?
Tun naav kay she? -> What is your name?
Tu Kay khad?-> Have you had food?
kas kay chalu she? -> How are you doing?
Tuna baap kay karas?-> What does your father do?
Kay mhani rahina tu? -> What are you saying?
Tuna gavna naav kay she? -> What's your village's name?
Tu kothe jay rahina? -> Where are you going?
Ghar ma kon kon she? -> Is there anyone in the home?
Tuna ghar kothe she? -> Whre is your home?
Jevan vhayana ka? -> Did you complete your dinner?
tule yed lagel she ka? -> Are you mad?
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