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Learn Kannada Easily: An Awesome Beginner-Friendly Course

Last Updated on July 5, 2024 by Tariq

Want to learn Kannada? Wondering how to learn Kannada easily? Want to start conversing in Kannada like a pro?

Guess what? I’ve got you covered.

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) is a Dravidian language predominantly spoken by the people of Karnataka.

Kannada is also the language spoken by linguistic minorities in the states such as Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, and Goa.

By 2011, the Kannada language had roughly 43 million native speakers and was also spoken by over 12.9 million non-native speakers in Karnataka as a second and third language.

All of which adds up to nearly 57 million speakers.

With a number of non-Kannadigas considering Bangalore (Bengaluru) (and Mysore) as their home, it surely helps to learn how to speak Kannada.

After all, ‘When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do’!

Want to learn Kannada online?

Starting with the absolute basics, I’ve included all you’ll need to learn Kannada for absolute beginners.

With that being said, ‘Kannada Kaliyona.’ (which means, let’s learn Kannada)

Note: The entire ‘learn Kannada’ series is brought to you in association with Anvaya Foundation.

Non Kannadiga To Naanu Kannadiga

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Learn Kannada: Frequently Used Kannada Words

EnglishKannada
Hello/ Hinamaskaara
I/ Menaanu / nanage
Wenaavu / namage
Youneenu / neevu
Yourninna / nimma
Heavanu
Sheavalu
How are you?neevu hegiddira?
Pleasedayavittu
Thanksdhanyavaadagalu
For Usnamage
For Youninage / nimage
For Menanage
Mynanna
Ourmanage

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Learn Kannada: Frequently Used Kannada Words

EnglishKannada
Comebaa
Sitkoothko
Eattinnu
Drinkkudi
Readodhu
Writebare
Walknade
Runodu
Seenodu
Playaadu
Tellhelu
Gohogu

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Frequently Used Interrogative Kannada Words

EnglishKannada
What?Enu?
Who?Yaaru?
When?Yaavaaga?
How?Hege?
Why?Yaake?
Where?Elli?
Whom?Yaarige?
Is it?Howdaa?
Which?Yaavudu?
How Much?Eshtu?

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Frequently Used Body Parts

EnglishKannada
Bodydeha
Headtale
Eyekannu
Earkivi
Nosemoogu
Mouthbaayi
Toothhallu
Tonguenaalige
Fore Headhane
Lipthuti
Hairkoodalu
Handkai
Legkaalu
Fingerberalu
Footpaada
Stomachhotte
Bloodrakta

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Get Familiar With Kannada Numbers

NumbersKannada Numbers
1ondu
2eradu
3mooru
4naalku
5aidu
6aaru
7elu
8entu
9ombatthu
10hatthu
11hannondu
12hanneradu
13hadimooru
14hadinaalku
15hadinaidu
16hadinaaru
17hadinelu
18hadinentu
19hatthombatthu
20ippatthu
21ippattondu
22ippatteradu
23ippatmuru
24ippatnalku
25ippattaidu
26ippattaru
27ippattelu
28ippattentu
29ippattombattu
30moovatthu
40nalvatthu
50aivatthu
60aravatthu
70eppatthu
80embatthu
90thombatthu
100nooru
200innooru
300munnooru
400naanooru
500ainooru
600aarunooru
700elunooru
800entunooru
900ombainooru
1000saavira
100000laksha
1000000hatthu laksha
10000000koti

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Learn the Various Relationships in Kannada

Relationships in EnglishRelationships in Kannada
Motheramma
Fatherappa
Sonmaga
Daughtermagalu
Familykutumba
Brothersahodara
Elder Brotheranna
Younger Brothertamma
Sistersahodari
Elder Sisterakka
Younger Sistertangi
Kidsmakkalu
Boy(s)huduga
Girl(s)hudugi
Grandmotherajji
Grandfathertaata / ajja
Grandchildrenmommakkalu
Grandsonmommaga
Granddaughtermommagalu
Husbandganda
Wifehendati
Mother-in-lawatte
Father-in-lawmaava
Uncledoddappa (father’s elder brother)
chikkappa (father’s younger brother)
Auntdoddamma (mother’s elder sister)
chikkamma (mother’s younger sister)

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Feelings

FeelingsKannada Translation
Lovepreeti
Friendshipsneha
Hatreddwesha
Painnovu
Happinesssanthosha
Angerkopa
Laughnagu
Weepalu
Saddukkha

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Let’s Put The Above Kannada Words Into Sentences

Hello, how are you?
namaskaara, neevu hegiddira?

I am fine
naanu chennagiddini

I want
nanage beku

I don’t want
nanage beda

My house
nanna mane

Thank you very much
nimage thumba dhanyavaadagalu

You come here
neevu illi banni (with respect) / neevu illi baa

Please go there
dayavittu alli hogi (with respect) / dayavittu alli hogu

What is your name?
nimma hesaru enu? (with respect) / ninna hesaru enu?

Who are you?
neevu yaaru? (with respect) / neenu yaaru?

Where are you going?
neevu ellige hogta idira? (with respect) / neenu elli hogta idiya?

I want 300 rupees
nange munnooru rupaayi beku

How many zeros for 1 lakh?
ondu lakshakke eshtu sonnegalu?

He is my father
avaru nanna tande

They are my kids
avaru nanna makkalu

I love my country
naanu nanna deshavannu preetisteeni

My leg is paining
nanna kaalu novutide

She is laughing
avalu nagtidaale

He is my friend
avanu nanna snehita

Learn Kannada: Conclusion

The above is a prelude to what is available in the ‘Non Kannadiga to Naanu Kanndiga‘ book. Purchase the book now from Amazon and learn Kannada the right way.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Non Kannadiga To Naanu Kannadiga

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Tariq
Tariqhttps://tariqsp.com
An entrepreneur based in Bangalore with a passion for blogging and real estate. Connect with me on Instagram @imtariqsp.
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