Hukkeri
Hukkeri, also known as Hukeri or Hukeri language, is a critically endangered language spoken by the Hukeri people, an indigenous tribe primarily inhabiting the Western Ghats region of Karnataka, India. The Hukeri language belongs to the Dravidian family of languages and is closely related to the Tulu and Kannada languages. The Hukeri people have a rich cultural heritage, with their traditional lifestyle centered around agriculture, hunting, and gathering. They have a unique social structure, with a matrilineal system where inheritance and social status are traced through the mother's side.
The Hukeri language is spoken by approximately 1,000 to 2,000 people, with the majority of them residing
The Hukeri language has a unique phonetic system, with a distinctive set of consonants and vowels. It
Despite the challenges, the Hukeri people are proud of their language and culture, and they continue to