An Influence of the English Language over the Nepali Language (Regarding KTM Metropolitan ward no 09)

Abstract

Since the 18th century, Nepal, a multilingual, multicultural, and multiethnic nation, has been impacted by the movement, network, and interdependence of globalization. This research highlighted the complex issues of language contact and the sociolinguistic outcomes of that interaction, with a particular emphasis on how English has influenced the Nepali language. The objectives of this research were to identify different factors that help to influence the English language over the Nepali language and the second objective is to Investigate the Influence of the English language on Nepalese society. The main research problem was the influence of The English language over the Nepali language. To solve this research problem different questions were raised which are i) How did the English language influence Nepalese society? ii) What are the different reasons for the growing popularity of the English language in Nepali society? In this research positivist research paradigm was adopted. A descriptive research design was applied to conduct research activities. The population of the study was conveniently selected. The total population of Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward no. 9 is 40371 was the population of this study. The sampling design was the probability sampling design. The sample size was determined by applying Slovine 's rule. The sample size was 400 and sampling units were selected by multi-stage random sampling. Primary and secondary sources of data were used to collect data with the help of structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed with the help of frequency and percentage. After analysis, it was found that the English language influence over the Nepali language. Different factors that were caused to influence the Nepali language were identified and different influencing factors were also identified. The majority of Nepali people usethe English language in their daily administrative work like Admission forms, Bank accounts, Voucher Fillup, Application Submission, Passport form fill-up,and Others respectively, 81%, 86%, 91%, 97%, and 86%, and 87%. Below 10,10-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50, 50-60, 60 and above are using daddy, mummy, uncle, anti in100%, 94.45%, 79%, 81%, 21.7%, 25%, 0% Others were found to use the English language in different mentioned administrative works. Age groups below 40 years 100% used English words while talking in Nepali with their friends and cousins In the same way age group below 40 years mostly watched English programs on TV.  the investigation also showed that an age group below 40 years used The English language while chatting on social media like Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Viber, etc. In this research With this rapid speed influence the English language is going ahead, after a few decades there will be no Nepali language, and it will lose its identity. There will be erosion in Nepali culture, tradition, and values.