Hyderabad is a metropolitan city and so it has mixed set of people living in it. While Muslim people are concentrated more towards the old city like Charminar, Secunderabad has got a more contemporary look with a concentration of people of different castes.In general, hyderabadi people are considered to be very friendly and hospitable. We welcome every culture and blend in all the styles of the world.

Usually, if one talks about hyderabadi people, the first that would come in their mind would be that “Hyderabadis are a lazy lot”. Also, people here are fond of watching movies. On weekends it is impossible to get the tickets, since more than half of the people watch movies. Going for movies is the best outing option here. Hyderabadi people live simple lives and enjoy small little things. Though they are a little laid back and take time to accept new things, still, it is the warmer lot. The best of both the societies can be found here. All over the country people are aware of the tasty Irani Chai. There are numerous Irani Cafes here that provide Irani Chai. With a cup of Chai, a hyderabadi can chat for long hours of time. One thing is for sure; you can never get bored sitting with a hyderabadi. They can keep on chatting. Sometimes, you will have to tell them to vacate the place for peace. Apart from Irani Chai, alcohol is another partner of hyderabadis to chat with. ‘Baitaks’, that is, formal sittings are organized with friends to drink and chat together. These ‘Baitaks’ are mostly held at a friend’s place and not in bars or restaurants. Like their nature hyderabadi speak very lovable language. While the language spoken here varies from person to person and most of the times mixed with mother tongues of respective caste people. One language that is liked and spoken by all is ‘hyderabadi language’.

Hyderabadi language is famous all through the country. Nakko, Howli, Hau are common words that you might have heard when roaming around the city. The Hyderabadi Urdu is more like city's dialect of Hindi- a 'la Ebonics Language you see. Like the Mumbaiyya 'Tapori', Hyderabadi lingo too has its own distinct sound and flavour. And yes, it is more varied as it has its own dialects in different parts of the city. Though the original Urdu language is different, over the years, the Urdu that we speak in Hyderabad is a mix of Urdu, Telugu, and Hindi that has resulted in the invention of very unique and funny words that can be found nowhere but in Hyderabad.

A brief of few words that are commonly used in hyderabadi language are mentioned below. Do try to use them when in the city. Once you start using these words, you will like using it again and again. Also, the affection that you get from the people here will be good to feel.

It is funny but a friendly language.

You need to be in Hyderabad to know these words and I guarantee you will love both the words and the Hyderabadis. Yes, at times you might get bored of them but the warmth of hyderabadi people is simply unbeatable.
Hyderabadis are all over the globe today, making news for different things. Laughter shows, game shows everywhere the hyderabadis are making their presence felt.
Get the right kinda homely feeling only in the city of nawabs.