Dogri is a language spoken by more than two million people in Jammu and Kashmir region of India and Pakistan. It is also spoken by Dogri communities residing in various parts of India, including Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Delhi.
Traditionally, Dogri was written using Dogra Akkhar script, which is the modified version of Takri script. However, the use of the Dogra Akkhar script declined over time, and today, Dogri is primarily written using the Devanagari script, which is also used for languages such as Hindi and Sanskrit.
The adoption of the Devanagari script for writing Dogri has provided a standardised writing system, making it easier for speakers to communicate in writing and enabling the publication of literature, newspapers, and other written materials in Dogri.
In terms of grammar, Dogri follows a subject-object-verb (SOV) word order and words are formed by adding suffixes to the root words. These suffixes indicate various grammatical functions such as tense, case, number, and gender.
The vocabulary of Dogri has been influenced by various languages and cultures throughout its history. It has borrowed words from languages such as Sanskrit, Punjabi, Hindi, and Persian, among others.
Dogri, with its rich linguistic heritage, is an important part of the cultural identity of the Dogra community in Jammu and Kashmir and other regions where it is spoken. Efforts are being made to promote and preserve the language through education, literature, and cultural events.
Our online English to Dogri translation tool is powered by Google API. While this is at the early stage the translation may not be accurate. Therefore, professional translation services can be sought for accurate translations of complex sentences or specialised content to ensure precise communication in Dogri.