Basic conversation in Kannada | Introduction in Kannada through English

Hi, Hello, Namasthe! Welcome to Kannada learning through English. We have framed simple lessons through which you can learn Kannada easily. Kannada is the oldest language and is a very rich language. This is an introductory lesson and you will learn some basic conversations, which are commonly used in Kannada. I have made a quick video on this lesson, which I have embedded it below. Kindly have a look.

Basic conversation in Kannada | Introduction in Kannada through English

Video to illustrate basic conversation in Kannada


Hi or Hello: Namaskara or Namasthe

How are you?: Hegiddeera?

I am fine: Chennagiddeeni.

Hope you are fine: Chennagiddeera?

Then, what's up?:
Matte, enu samachara?

What is your name?: Nimma hesarenu?

My name is Rama: Nanna hesaru Rama.

Where is your house?:
Nimma mane elli?

My house is in Jayanagara:
Nanna mane Jayanagaradalli.

Had your breakfast?: thindi aitha? or Tiffin aitha?

Yes..breakfast over: thindi aithu.

Had your lunch or dinner?: Oota aitha? or Oota madidra?

Yes..had my lunch:
Nanna oota aithu.

Had your coffee?: Coffee aitha? or Coffee kududra?

Yes..Had coffee: Coffee aithu or Coffee kudide.

I am learning Kannada: Naanu Kannada kalitha iddeeni 

I know a little Kannada:
Nanage swalpa swalpa Kannada barutte

See you, bye:
Matte sigona, barthini 

See you tomorrow:
Naale sigona. 



First person addressing in Kannada | Prathama purusha Kannada

Through this lesson learn first person addressing or addressing yourself. First person addressing is known as "prathama purusha" in Kannada. Learn words and short sentences which illustrates the first person addressing. Learn spoken Kannada through English using this lesson.

First person addressing in Kannada | Prathama purusha Kannada

Video to illustrate first person addressing in Kannada

I: Naanu | Nanage
We: Naavu | Namage

For example,
I will go: Naanu hoguttene.
We will go: Naavu hogutteve.
I did not like it: Nanage ishta aagalilla.
We did not like it: Namage ishta aagalilla.


My: Nanna 
Our: Namma
For example,
This is my book: Idu nanna book (or pusthaka).
This is our book: Idu namma book (or pusthaka).


Mine: Nannadu | Nandu 
Ours: Nammadu | Namdu
For example, 
This is mine: Idu nannadu.
This is ours: Idu nammadu.


Me: Nanage | Nange 
Us: Namage | Namge
For example,
Give it to me: Nanage kodu.
Give it to us: Namage kodi.


From me: Nanninda | Nanna kadeyinda
From us: Namminda | Namma kadeyinda

For me: Nanage | Nanagagi | Nanagoskara
From us Namage | Namagagi | Namagoskara

Like me: Nannange | Nanna hage
Like us: Nammange | Namma hage

Second person addressing in Kannada | Dviteeya purusha in Kannada

Through this lesson learn second person addressing or addressing the person to whom you are conversing with. Second person addressing is known as "dviteeya purusha" in Kannada. Learn words and short sentences which illustrates the second person addressing. Learn spoken Kannada through English using this lesson.

Second person addressing in Kannada | Dviteeya purusha in Kannada

Second person addressing in Kannada

You: Neenu | Ninage (Singular)
You: Neevu | Nimage (Plural) 
For example,
You listen: Neenu kelu (Singular) | Neevu keli (Plural) 

Your: Ninna 
(Singular) | Nimma (Plural) 
For example, 
This is your book : Idu ninna book (or pusthaka) (Singular) 
This is your book : Idu nimma book (or pusthaka) (Plural)

Yours: Ninnadu | Nindu (Singular) 
Yours: Nimmadu | Nimdu (Plural) 
For example, 
This is yours : Idu ninnadu (Singular) 
This is yours : Idu nimmadu (Singular)

From you: Ninninda | Ninna kadeyinda (Singular) 
From you: Nimminda | Nimma kadeyinda (Plural) 

For you: Ninage | Ninagagi | Ninagoskara
(Singular) 
For you: Nimage | Nimagagi | Nimagoskara (Plural) 
For example, 
This is for you: Idu ninage (Singular) 
This is for you: Idu nimage (Plural) 

Like you:
Ninnange | Ninna hage
(Singular) 
Like you: Nimmange | Nimma hage (Plural) 

Third person addressing in Kannada | Triteeya purusha Kannada

Through this lesson learn third person addressing or addressing someone else who is not directly involved in the conversation. Third person addressing is known as "Triteeya purusha" in Kannada. Learn words and short sentences which illustrates the third person addressing. Learn spoken Kannada through English using this lesson.

Third person addressing in Kannada | Triteeya purusha Kannada

He: Avanu | Ivanu (Male)
She: Avalu | Ivalu (Female)
They: Avaru | Ivaru (plural or with respect)
That: Aa | Adu (things or animals or birds)
This: Ee | Idu (things or animals or birds)
For example,
He went to school : Avanu shaalege hoda..
She went to market: Avalu market ge hodalu..
They played cricket: Avaru cricket adidaru..
That is my house: Adu nanna mane | Aa mane nannadu
This is my bag: Idu nanna bag | Ee bag nannadu


His: Avana | Ivana (Male)
Her: Avala | Ivala (Female)
Their: Avara | Ivara (plural or with respect)
It's: Idara (things or animals or birds)
That's: Adara (things or animals or birds)
For example, 
This is his house : Idu avana mane.. 
This is her book: Idu avala pusthaka.. 
This is their school: Idu avara school..

From him: Avaninda | Ivalinda (Male)
From her: Avalinda | Ivalinda (Female)
From them: Avarinda | Ivarinda (plural or with respect)
From this: Idarinda (things or animals or birds)
From that: Adarinda (things or animals or birds)
For example,
I got a pen from him: Nanage avaninda ondu pennu sikkithu.. 
I came to know the right way from her: Nanage avalinda sariyada daari sikkithu.. 
He got a party from them: Avanige avarinda party sikkithu..

For him | To him: Avanige | Ivanige (Male)
For her | To her: Avalige | Ivalige (Female)
For them | To them: Avarige | Ivarige (plural or with respect)
For this: Idakke (things or animals or birds)
For that: Adakke (things or animals or birds)
For example, 
This is for him | Give it to him : Idu avanige | Idannu avanige kodu.. 
This is for her | Send this to her: Idu avalige | Idannu avalige kaluhisu.. 
This is for them | I gave it to them: Idu avarige | Naanu avarige kotte..

(note: Avalu | avanu | avaru | adu is to address the person (or things) who is away and Ivalu | Ivanu | Ivaru | Idu is to address the person (or things) who is nearby)

How to address relatives in Kannada | Relation addressing in Kannada

Through this lesson learn how to address relatives like father, mother, brother, uncle etc., Relation addressing is given in Kannada through English.

How to address relatives in Kannada | Relation addressing in Kannada

Father: Appa
Mother: Amma
Elder brother: Anna
Elder sister: Akka
Younger brother: Thamma
Younger sister: Thangi
Father-in-law: Maava
Mother-in-law: Atte
Brother-in-law: Baava
Sister-in-law: Attige
Son-in-law: Aliya
Daughter-in-law: Sose
Grand father: Ajja | Thaatha 
Grand mother: Ajji
Father's elder brother | Mother's elder sister's husband: Doddappa
Father's elder brother's wife | Mother's elder sister: Doddamma
Father's younger brother | Mother's younger sister's husband: Chikkappa
Father's younger brother's wife | Mother's younger sister: Chikkamma
Father's sister's husband | Mother's brother: Maava
Father's sister | Mother's brother's wife: Atte
Husband: Ganda
Wife: Hendathi
Son: Maga
Daughter: Magalu
Boy Friend: Geleya | Snehitha
Girl Friend: Gelathi | Snehithe

Parts of a house in Kannada | Different parts of a house in Kannada

Through this lesson learn the parts of a house. Different parts like door, window, floor, room etc., are given in Kannada through English. Also some major household items are listed here. Simple words and their translations in English related to different parts of a house is listed.

Parts of a house in Kannada | Different parts of a house in Kannada

House: Mane
Room: Kone | Kotadi | Roomu
Kitchen: Aduge kone
Door: Bagilu
Window: Kitaki
Floor: Nela
Roof: Maadu | Chavani
Wall: Gode
Corridor: Varanda
Lock: Beega
Key: Kai
Chair: Kurchi
Upstairs: Malige | Mahadi
Steps | Staircase: Mettilu
Ladder: Eni
Stove: Ole
Cot: Mancha
Table: Meju
Almera: Kapatu

Verbs in Kannada | Learn verbs in Kannada conversation

Through this lesson learn how to use verbs in Kannada conversation. Verbs in Kannada are listed and explained through words and short sentences. We have also made a quick video on verbs in Kannada, which we have embedded it below. Kindly have a look.

Video: Verbs in Kannada

Verbs in Kannada | Learn present tense verbs in Kannada

Do: maadu | maadi
For example, 
Do this work : ee kelasa maadu (singular) | Ee kelasa maadi (plural)

Eat: thinnu | thinni
For example, 
Eat this banana: Ee balehannu thinnu (singular) | Ee balehannu thinni (plural).


Drink: kudi | kudiyiri
For example, 
Drink the juice: juice kudi (singular) | juice kudiyiri | juice kudiri (plural).


Write: bare | baribareyiri 
For example, 
Write a letter: ondu letter bari (singular) | ondu letter bareyiri (plural).


Read: odu | odi
For example, 
Read this book: Eee book odu (singular) | Eee book odi (plural)

Jump: haaru | haari
For example, 
jump from the steps: mettilininda haaru (singular) | mettilininda haari (plural)


Sing: Haadu | Haadi
For example, 
Sing a song: ondu haadu haadu (singular) | ondu haadu haadi (plural)


Play: adu or adiko | adi or adikolli
For example, 
Play here: illi aadu or illi adiko (singular) | illi aadi or illi adikolli (plural)

Talk | Speak: mathadu | mathadi
For example, 
Speak loudly: Joragi mathadu (singular) | joragi mathadi (plural)

Listen: kelu | keli
For example, 
Listen to this song: Ee hadu kelu (singular) | Ee hadu keli (plural)

Look | See: Nodu | Nodi
For example, 
Lokk at that bike: Aa bike nodu (singular) | Aa bike nodu (plural)

Sit: kulithuko or koothko | kulithukolli or koothkolli

Sleep: malagu or malko | malagi or malkolli

Stand: nillu or nithko | nilli or nithkolli

Prepositions in Kannada | Learn prepositions in Kannada

Through this lesson learn prepositions in Kannada. Prepositions in Kannada are explained through words, short sentences and a video

Prepositions in Kannada | Learn prepositions in Kannada

prepositions in Kannada

On / Above: Mele
For example,
Apple is on the box : Apple box melide.

In front of: eduru / munde
For example,
Apple is in front of the box : Apple box na eduru ide or munde ide.

In between: madhya
For example, 
Apple is in between the box : Apple box gala madhya ide.


Behind: Hinde
For example, 
Apple is behind the box : Apple box na hinde ide.


Below: Kelage
For example, 
Apple is below the box : Apple box na kelage ide.

to the right of: balagade / balakke
For example, 
Apple is to the right of the box : Apple box na balakke ide.


to the left of: edagade / edakke
For example, 
Apple is to the left of the box : Apple box na edakke ide.


Inside: olagade
For example, 

Apple is inside the box : Apple box na olagade ide.


Near: hattira
For example, 


Apple is near the box : Apple box na hattira ide.

Conjunctions in Kannada | Learn conjunctions in Kannada

Through this lesson learn conjunctions in Kannada. Conjunctions in Kannada are explained through words and short sentences.

Conjunctions in Kannada | Learn conjunctions in Kannada

But: aadare
For example,
I wanted to eat an Apple but I didn't get it : Nanage apple thinnabekittu adare sigalilla

Because: ekendare or indagi
For example,
He finished his homework because he is a good boy: Avanu homework mugisida ekendare avanu olleya huduga 
Trip got postponed because of the rain: Maleyindagi trip postpone aithu


And: mattu
For example, 
I like reading and writing: Nanage odalu mattu bareyalu ishta

Therefore | So | Hence: Addarinda 
For example, 
The boy was sick therefore he was sent home: Aa Huduganige hushariralilla aaddarinda avanannu manege kaluhisalayithu.
He worked hard hence got a promotion: Avanu hard work madida aaddarinda promotion sikkithu.
I got first prize so I am happy: Nanage first prize sikkithu aaddarinda naanu khushiyagiddene.


As: Hagagi
For example, 
I am on leave as I am not well: Nanage husharilla hagagi naanu rajeyalliddene.

Verbs in Kannada | Learn past tense verbs in Kannada

Through this lesson learn how to use past tense verbs in Kannada. Verbs in Kannada are explained through words and short sentences. Please note, past tense verbs changes from person to person. So below the past tense verbs in Kannada are listed in this order..First person, Second person, Male, Female, First person-plural, Second person-plural, animal-place-things

Verbs in Kannada | Learn past tense verbs in Kannada

Did it: maadide | maadida | maadidalu | maadidevu | maadidaru | maadithu
For example, 
I did it : Naanu madide (first person)
You did it : Neenu madide (second person)
He did it : Avanu (Ivanu) madida (male)
She did it : Avalu (Ivalu) madidalu (female)
We did it : Naavu madidevu (first person-plural)
They did it : Avaru (Ivaru) madidaru (second person-plural)
Dog did it : Naayi maadithu (place, animals, things)

Ate: thinde | thinda | thindalu | thindevu | thindaru | thindithu
For example, 
I ate it : Naanu thinde (first person)
You ate it : Neenu thinde (second person)
He ate it : Avanu thinda (male)
She ate it : Avalu (Ivalu) thindalu (female)
We ate it : Naavu thindevu (first person-plural)
They ate it : Avaru (Ivaru) thnindaru (first person-plural)
Dog did it : Naayi thindithu (place, animals, things)

Drank: kudide | kudida | kudidalu | kudidevu | kudidaru | kudiyithu

Wrote: barede | bareda | baredalu | baredevu | baredaru | bareyithu

Read: odide | odida | odidalu | odidevu | odidaru | odithu

Jumped: haaride | haarida | haaridalu | haaridevu | haaridaru | haarithu

Sang: Haadide | haadida | hadidalu | haadidevu | haadidaru | haadithu

Played: adide | adida | adidalu | adidevu | adidaru | adithu

spoke: mathadide | mathadida | mathadidalu | mathadidevu | mathadidaru | mathadithu

Listened: kelide | kelida | kelidalu | kelidevu | kelidaru | kelithu

Looked | Saw: Nodide | Nodida | nodidalu | nodidevu | nodidaru | nodithu

Sat: koothe | kootha | koothalu | koothevu | kootharu | koothithu

Slept: malagide | malagida | malagidalu | malagidevu | malagidaru | malagithu

Stood: ninthe | nintha | nithalu | ninthanu | nintharu | nithithu

Verbs in Kannada | Learn future tense verbs in Kannada

Through this lesson learn how to use future tense verbs in Kannada. Verbs in Kannada are explained through words and short sentences. Please note, past tense verbs changes from person to person. So below the future tense verbs in Kannada are listed in the order..First person, Second person, Male, Female, First person-plural, Second person-plural, animal-place-things

Verbs in Kannada | Learn future tense verbs in Kannada

Will do: maaduttene | maaduttane | maaduttale | maadutteve | maaduttare | maadutte
For example, 
I will do it : Naanu maadthini (first person)
You will do it : Neenu maadthiya (second person)
He will do it : Avanu (Ivanu) maadtaane(male)
She will do it : Avalu (Ivalu) maadtaale(female)
We will do it : Naavu maadtivi (first person-plural)
They will do it : Avaru (Ivaru) maadtaare (first person-plural)
Dog will do it : Naayi maadutte (place, animals, things)

Will eat: thinnuttene | thinnuttane | thinnuttale | thinnutteve | thinnuttare | thinutte
For example, 
I ate it : Naanu thinde (first person)
You ate it : Neenu thinde (second person)
He ate it : Avanu thinda (male)
She ate it : Avalu (Ivalu) thindalu (female)
We ate it : Naavu thindvi (first person-plural)
They ate it : Avaru (Ivaru) thnindru (first person-plural)
Dog did it : Naayi thindithu (place, animals, things)



will drink: kudithini | kudithaane | kudithaale | kudithivi | kudithaare | kudiyutte
will write: barithini | barithaane | barithaale | barithivi | barithaare | bariyutte
will read: odthini | odthaane| odthaale| odthivi | odthaare | odutte
will jump: haarthini | haarthaane| harthaale | haarthivi | haarthaare | harutte
will sing: Haadthini | haadthaane | hadthaale | hadthivi | haadthaare | hadutte
will play: adthini | adthaane | adthaale | adthivi | adthaare | adutte
will speak: maathaadthini | maathaadthaane | maathaadthaale | maathaadthivi | maathaadthaare | maathaadutte
will listen: kelthini| kelthaane | kelthaale | kelthivi | kelthaare | kelutte
will look: Nodthini | Nodthaane | nodthaale | nodthivi | nodthaare | nodutte
will sit: koorthini | koorthaane | koorthaale | koorthivi | koorthaare | koorutte
will sleep: malgthini | malagthaane | malagthaale | malagthivi | malagthaare | malagutte
will stand: nilthini | nilthaane | nilthaale | nilthivi | nilthaare | nillutte


may do it: maadabahudu
may eat: thinna bahudu
may drink: kudiya bahudu
may write: bareya bahudu
may read: oda bahudu
may jump: haara bahudu
may sing: Haada bahudu
may play: aada bahudu
may speak: mathaada bahudu
may listen: kela bahudu
may look: Noda bahudu
may sit: koora bahudu
may sleep: malaga bhudu
may stand: nilla bahudu

Body parts in Kannada | Names of body parts in Kannada

Learn body pasrts in Kannada. Body parts are listed both in English and Kannada. Body parts like head, chest, face, hands, legs, back, nose, eyes etc., are listed here. Also both external and internal body parts are listed here.
  1. Head: Thale
  2. Forehead: Hane
  3. Eyes: Kannu
  4. Nose: Moogu
  5. Cheeks: Kenne
  6. Eyebrow: Hubbu
  7. Eyelashes: Kannu reppe
  8. Chin: Galla
  9. Mouth: Bayi
  10. Lips: Thuti
  11. Tooth | Teeth: Hallu
  12. Ears: Kivi
  13. Tongue: Nalige
  14. Hairs: Koodalu
  15. Scalp: Thale burude
  16. Mid scalp: Netti
  17. Neck: Kuttige
  18. Throat: Gantalu
  1. Chest: Ede
  2. Stomach | Tummy: Hotte
  3. Hands: Angai
  4. Arms: Tholu
  5. Shoulder: Bhuja
  6. Underarm: Kankulu
  7. Elbow: Monakai
  8. Wrist: Kai gantu
  9. Finger: Beralu
  10. Nail: Uguru
  11. Thumb: Hebberalu
  12. Forefinger: Thoruberalu
  13. Middle finger: Madhyada beralu
  14. Ring finger: Ungurada beralu
  15. Small finger: Kiru beralu
  16. Back: Bennu
  17. Waist: Sonta
  1. Leg: Kaalu
  2. Thigh: Thode
  3. Knee: Monakalu
  4. Foot: Paada
  5. Ankle: Kaalugantu
  6. Toe: Kaalu beralu
  7. Heel: Himmadi
  8. Buttocks: Andu

Vegetable names in Kannada | Learn vegetable names in Kannada

Through this lesson learn vegetable names in Kannada. Vegetable names are  are given in English and Kannada lanuguages.

Vegetable names in Kannada | Learn vegetable names in Kannada

Pumpkin: Cheenikai | Sihigumbala | Sihi kumbalakai
Ridge gourd: Heerekai
Cucumber: Southekai
Ash gourd: Boodi kumbalakai
Cabbage: kosu | Elekosu
Yam: Suvarna gedde
Sweet potato: Genasu
Lady's finger: Bendekai
Raw banana: Baalekai
Green chilli: Hasiru menasinakai
Long beans: Alasande
Bitter gourd: Hagalakai
Drumstick: Nuggekai
Brinjal: Badanekai
Ivy gourd: Thondekai
Bottle gourd: Sorekai
Potato: Alugadde
Carrot: Carrot | Gajjari
Beans: Beans | Hurulikai
Tomato: Tomato hannu
Onion: Eerulli
Garlic: Bellulli
Amaranthus: Dantina soppu | Harive soppu
Fenugreek leaves: Menthe soppu
Curry leaves: Karibevu
Coriander leaves: Kottambari soppu

Fruits names in Kannada | Learn fruits names in Kannada

Through this lesson learn fruits names in Kannada. Fruits names are  are given in English and Kannada languages.

Fruits names in Kannada | Learn fruits names in Kannada

Apple: Sebu hannu
Pomegranate: Dalimbe
Banana: Balehannu
Orange: kittale
sapota: chikku
Sweet lime: Moosambi
Water melon: Kallangadi hannu
Gvava: Perale | Seebekai | Chepekai
Grapes: Draakshi
Musk melon: Karabooja
Pineapple: Ananas
Papaya: Pappayi
Mango: Mavina hannu
Jackfruit: Halasinahannu
Butter fruit: Benne hannu
Cashew fruit: Geru hannu
Custard apple: Seethaphala
Fig: Anjura
Jambul | Jamoon: Nerale hannu
Indina Jujube: Yalachi hannu

Flower names in Kannada | Learn flower names in Kannada

Through this lesson learn flower names in Kannada. Flower names are listed in Kannada and English.Kannada names for flowers like Rose, Jasmine, Hibiscus, Lotus, Marigold, Sun flower, Crosandra, Champa, Oleander, Ixora, Periwinkle etc., are given here.

Flower names in Kannada | Learn flower names in Kannada

Video: Flower names in Kannada

Rose: Gulabi
Jasmine: Mallige
Hibiscus: Dasavala
Lotus: Thaavare
Marigold: Chendu hoovu
Sun flower: Soorya kaanthi
Crosandra: Kanakaambara
Coral jasmine: Paarijaatha
Champa: Sampige
Chrysanthemum: Sevanthige
Oleander: Kanagile
Crape jasmine: Nandi battalu
Queen of night: Brahma kamala
Periwinkle: Nityapushpa | Sadapushpa
Ixora: Kepala



flower names in Kannada-part1
flower names in Kannada-part1

flower names in Kannada-part2
flower names in Kannada-part2

Animal names in Kannada | Learn animal names in Kannada

Through this lesson learn animal names in Kannada. Animal names are listed in Kannada and English. Kannada names for animals like Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Deer, Fox, Cow etc., are given here.

Animal names in Kannada | Learn animal names in Kannada

Lion: Simha
Tiger: Huli
Cheetah: Chirathe
Elephant: Aane
Bear: Karadi
Rhinoceros: Khadgamruga
Hippopotamus: Neer kudure
Horse: Kudure
Cow: Dana | Hasu
Donkey: Katte
Dog: Nayi
Cat: Bekku
Monkey: Manga
Deer: Jinke
Snake: Haavu
Crocodile: Mosale
Rabit: Mola

Tortoise: Aame
Fish: Meenu
Star fish: Nakshathra meenu

Lizard: Halli
Cockroch: Jirale

Butter fly: Chitte
Honey bee: Jenu nona
House fly: Nona
Mosquito: Solle

Bird names in Kannada | Learn bird names in Kannada

Through this lesson learn bird names in Kannada. Bird names are listed in Kannada and English.Kannada names for birds like Peacock, parrot, pigeon, crow, cockoo, Eagle, Hen, Sparrow, Owl etc., are given here.

Bird names in Kannada | Learn bird names in Kannada

Peacock: Navilu
Cockoo: Kogile
Pigeon: Paarivala
Cock: Hunja
Hen: Koli
Parrot: Gili | Gini
Duck: Baathu koli
Swan: Hamsa
Crow: Kaage
Sparrow: Gubbachi
Owl: Goobe
Eagle: Haddu | Giduga
Wood pecker: Marakutiga

Number names in Kannada | Learn numbers in Kannada

Through this lesson learn number names in Kannada. Number names are listed in Kannada and English. Number names from one to one crore are given here.

Number names in Kannada | Learn numbers in Kannada

Video on numbers in Kannada

1 - One: Ondu
2 - Two: Eradu
3 - Three: Mooru
4 - Four: Nalku
5 - Five: Aidu
6 - Six: Aaru
7 - Seven: Elu
8 - Eight: Entu
9 - Nine: Ombattu
10 - Ten: Hattu
11 - Eleven: Hannondu
12 - Twelve: Hanneradu
13 - Thirteen: Hadimooru
14 - Fourteen: Hadinalku
15 - Fifteen: Hadinaidu
16 - Sixteen: Hadinaaru
17 - Seventeen: Hadinelu
18 - Eighteen: Hadinentu
19 - Nineteen: Hattombattu
20 - Twenty: Ippattu
30 - Thirty: Moovattu
40 - Forty: Nalavattu
50 - Fifty: Aivattu
60 - Sixty: Aravattu
70 - Seventy: Eppattu
80 - Eighty: Embattu
90 - Ninety: Thombattu
100 - Hundred: Nooru
1000 - Thousand: Saavira
1,00,000 - Lakh: Laksha
1,00,00,000 - Crore: Koti

numbers in Kannada

numbers in Kannada

Moods in Kannada | Feelings in Kannada | Moods and feelings in Kannada conversation

Through this lesson learn moods or feelings in Kannada. Telling or expressing different moods or feelings in Kannada are given here. We have also made a quick video to explain different moods or feelings in Kannada, which we have embedded it below. Kindly have a look.

Video: moods or feelings in Kannada

Moods in Kannada | Feelings in Kannada | Moods and feelings in Kannada conversation

Happy: Khushi | Santhosha
Sad: Dukha | Bejaru
Tension: Udvega
Ego: Ahankara
Angry: Sittu | Kopa
Cry: Alu
Lazy: Udaseena
Bored: Bejaru
Surprise: Ashcharya
Jealous: Hottekicchu | Hotte uri
Neglect: Kadeganisu
Ignore: Bittu haaku
Contented: Thrupthi
Confident: Athmavishwasa
Swartha: Selfish
Self-respect: Athma gourava

Month in Kannada | Kannada maasagalu | Chaithra Vaishaka | January to December in Kannada

Learn Month name in Kannada. There are 12 months in Kannada and is familiar by name maasagalu. Maasa will follow the Months of English Calendar but not exactly. Small lagging and leading will be there. Go through the below table for clear understanding. Chaithra, Vaishaka, Jyeshta...are known as Kannada Months.
  1. March/April: Chaithra
  2. April/May: Vaishakha
  3. May/June: Jyeshtha
  4. June/July: Ashadha
  5. July/August: Sravana
  6. August/September: Bhadrapada
  7. September/October: Ashvayuja
  8. October/November: Karthika
  9. November/December: Margashira
  10. December/January: Pushya
  11. January/February: Magha
  12. February/March: Phalguna

Season: Kaala
Summer season: Besigegaala
Winter season: Chaligaala
Rainy season: Malegaala

Time in Kannada | How to tell time in Kannada

Learn how to tell time in Kannada. In this chapter we have listed different words and sentences that are related to time. I have also made a video on topic, which I have embedded it below. Kindly have a look.

Time in Kannada


Time: Samaya

Hour: Ghante
Minute: Nimisha
Second: Second


1/4 hour: Kaalu ghante

1/2 an hour: Ardha ghante
3/4 hour: Mukkalu ghante

1.5 hours: Onduvare ghante

2.5 hours: eraduvare ghante

[Refer numbers in Kannada]

How long: Eshtu hottu?
Little time: Swalpa hottu
What time is the show?: Show eshtu hottige?


What is the time?: Samaya eshtu aithu? | Time eshtaithu?

Time is 3 o clock: Samaya mooru ghante

Morning: Beligge

Afternoon: Madyanha
Evening: Sanje
Night: Raathri or Raathre
Midnight: Madhya rathre

Days of a week in Kannada | Days in Kannada | Sunday Monday in Kannada

Learn days of a week in Kannada. We all know there are seven days in a week and they are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. These days are listed in Kannada. 

Sunday: Bhanuvaara or Adithyavaara
Monday: Somavaara
Tuesday: Mangalavaara
Wednesday: Bhudhavaara
Thursday: Guruvaara
Friday: Shukravaara
Saturday: Shanivaara


Week: Vaara

Month: Thingalu

Date: Dinanka or Thareekhu

Year: Varsha

Holiday: Raje or Raja

Tomorrow: Naale

Day after tomorrow: Naadiddu

Yesterday: Ninne

Day before yesterday: Monne

Next Month: Mundina thingalu
Previous Month: Hoda thingalu

Next Year: Mundina Varsha
Last year or Previous year: Hoda varsha

Conversation in a shop in Kannada | Learn conversation in Kannada

Through this lesson learn conversation in a shop in Kannada. A sample conversation in Kannada and English is given here. Conversation in a shop to buy something is given here.

Conversation in a shop in Kannada | Learn conversation in Kannada

Do you have Mysore sandal soap? (can be repalced with any item you want to ask): Mysore sandal soap idya?

How much does it cost? | What's the price?: Idara bele eshtu? | Rate or Bele eshtu?

Give me 5 kg rice: 5 kg kodi

Could you please reduce the price?: Kadime ilva? | Please kadime madkolli

Can you show that doll?: Aa doll (gombe/bombe) ondsala thorsi | Aa doll swalpa thorustheera?

I wanted a dosa pan..Do you have it?: Nangondu dose pan bekittu..nim hathra idya?

Hou much? (At the end, near billing counter): Eshtaithu?

Do you have change for 2000 rs?: 2000 rupayige chilre idya?

I wanted a pen eraser..Where can I get it?: Nangondu pen eraser bekittu..elli sigabahudu?

Conversation with a neighbour in Kannada | Learn conversation in Kannada

Through this lesson learn conversation in a shop in Kannada. A sample conversation in Kannada and English is given here. Conversation in a shop to buy something is given here.

Conversation with a neighbour in Kannada | Learn conversation in Kannada

Hi, How are you?: Namaskara, Hegiddeera? 
Hegiddeeya? (For younger people or kids)

Had your lunch (or dinner)?: Oota aitha?

Had your coffee?: Coffee aitha? 

Had your breakfast?: Thindi aitha?

It's been long time..Not to be seen: Thumba dina aithu..Kaanisale illa (Kaanusle illa)

Where is your Son? | Where is your daughter?: Maga elli? | Magalu elli?

Where are kids?: Makkallu elli?

Didn't you go to office?: Office ge hoglilva? Office hogilva?

Are you going out?: Horgade hogtha iddeera? | Horgade hogtha iddeera?

Are kids palying?: Makkalu aata aadtha iddara? | Maga aata adtha iddana?

Where is your office?: Nimma office elli?

Are you done with your work?: Kelsa ella aitha?

What will you do in your free time?: Free time nalli en madthira?

Are you watching TV?: TV nodtha iddeera?

I was sleeping: Nidde madtha idde

I was taking bath: Snana madtha idde

I was cooking: Aduge (cooking) madtha idde