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Word Details Word: ತಂಗಿ Pronunciation: Tangi English Meaning: Younger Sister Word Type: Noun Usage: ತಂಗಿ (Tangi) is a common Kannada noun meaning younger sister . A boy or girl can use ತಂಗಿ when talking about a female sibling who is younger than them. For example: ಅವಳು ನನ್ನ ತಂಗಿ. Avalu nanna tangi. She is my younger sister. The word ತಂಗಿ can also be used while directly calling a younger sister. ತಂಗಿ, ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾ. Tangi, illi baa. Little sister, come here. When showing that something belongs to the younger sister, Kannada commonly uses ತಂಗಿಯ (Tangiya) . ತಂಗಿಯ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಮೇಜಿನ ಮೇಲೆ ಇದೆ. Tangiya pustaka mejina mele ide. Younger sister's book is on the table. When the younger sister is the object of an action, the form becomes ತಂಗಿಯನ್ನು (Tangiyannu) . ನಾನು ತಂಗಿಯನ್ನು ಕರೆದೆ. Naanu tangiyannu karede. I called my younger sister. When saying “to my younger sister,” Kannada uses ತಂಗಿಗೆ (Tangige) . ನಾನು ತಂಗಿಗೆ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಕೊಟ್ಟೆ. Naanu tangige pustaka kotte. I gave a book to my younger sister. Simple ...

Word Details Word: ಅಣ್ಣ Pronunciation: Anna English Meaning: Elder Brother Word Type: Noun Usage ಅಣ್ಣ (Anna) is a very common Kannada word meaning elder brother or older brother . Children use ಅಣ್ಣ when talking about a male sibling who is older than them. For example: ಅವನು ನನ್ನ ಅಣ್ಣ. Avanu nanna anna. He is my elder brother. The word is also commonly used while directly calling an elder brother. ಅಣ್ಣ, ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾ. Anna, illi baa. Brother, come here. In Kannada, ಅಣ್ಣ can sometimes also be used respectfully or affectionately for an older boy or young man who is not actually one's brother. When showing possession or relationship, the word can change to ಅಣ್ಣನ (Annana) . ಅಣ್ಣನ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಮೇಜಿನ ಮೇಲೆ ಇದೆ. Annana pustaka mejina mele ide. Elder brother's book is on the table. When referring to the elder brother as the object of an action, ಅಣ್ಣನನ್ನು (Annanannu) is commonly used. ನಾನು ಅಣ್ಣನನ್ನು ಕರೆದೆ . Naanu annanannu karede. I called my elder brother. When talking respectfully about an eld...

Word Details Word: ಓಡು Pronunciation: Oodu English Meaning: Run Word Type: Verb Usage ಓಡು (Oodu) is a common Kannada verb meaning run . The exact form ಓಡು is often used as a friendly or informal command when asking one person , usually a child, friend, or younger person, to run. For example: ರವಿ, ಬೇಗ ಓಡು. Ravi, bega oodu. Ravi, run fast. When speaking politely or respectfully, Kannada normally uses ಓಡಿ (Oodi) . ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಓಡಿ. Dayavittu nidhaanavaagi oodi. Please run slowly. The verb also changes depending on who is running. ರವಿ ಓಡುತ್ತಾನೆ. Ravi oduttaane. Ravi runs. ಸೀತಾ ಓಡುತ್ತಾಳೆ. Seetaa oduttaale. Sita runs. ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಓಡುತ್ತಾರೆ. Makkalu oduttaare. The children run. So, ಓಡು is useful both as the basic verb meaning “to run” and as an informal command meaning “Run!” Simple Rule for Children One friend / younger person – command: ಓಡು — Oodu Polite / respectful command: ಓಡಿ — Oodi Male person runs: ಓಡುತ್ತಾನೆ — Oduttaane Female person runs: ಓಡುತ್ತಾಳೆ — Oduttaale Respectful pers...

Word Details Word: ನೋಡಿ Pronunciation: Nodi English Meaning: Look / See Word Type: Verb Usage: ನೋಡಿ (Nodi) comes from the Kannada verb ನೋಡು (Nodu) , which means to look , to see , or to watch . The exact form ನೋಡಿ is commonly used when politely or respectfully asking someone to look at or see something. It is also naturally used when speaking to more than one person. For example: ಈ ಚಿತ್ರ ನೋಡಿ. Ee chitra nodi. Look at this picture. A teacher may say to a group of children: ಮಕ್ಕಳೇ, ಫಲಕವನ್ನು ನೋಡಿ. Makkale, phalakavannu nodi. Children, look at the board. When talking casually to one child, friend, or younger person, ನೋಡು (Nodu) is usually more natural. ರವಿ, ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಡು. Ravi, illi nodu. Ravi, look here. When speaking politely, respectfully, or to several people, we can use ನೋಡಿ . ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಡಿ. Dayavittu illi nodi. Please look here. ನೋಡಿ can also mean after seeing or by looking , depending on the sentence. ಚಿತ್ರ ನೋಡಿ ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳು. Chitra nodi kathe helu. Look at the picture and tell ...

Word Details Word: ಅಂಗಿ Pronunciation: Angi English Meaning: Shirt Word Type: Noun Usage ಅಂಗಿ (Angi) is a common Kannada noun meaning shirt . It is used for a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body. Children may use ಅಂಗಿ when talking about their school shirt, a new shirt, the color of a shirt, or what someone is wearing. For example: ಇದು ನನ್ನ ಅಂಗಿ. Idu nanna angi. This is my shirt. The word ಅಂಗಿ usually refers to one shirt. When talking about more than one shirt, Kannada uses ಅಂಗಿಗಳು (Angigalu) . ಅಂಗಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹಲವು ಅಂಗಿಗಳು ಇವೆ. Angadiyalli halavu angigalu ive. There are many shirts in the shop. When ಅಂಗಿ is the object of an action, it commonly becomes ಅಂಗಿಯನ್ನು (Angiyannu) . ರವಿ ಅಂಗಿಯನ್ನು ಧರಿಸಿದನು. Ravi angiyannu dharisidanu. Ravi wore the shirt. The form ಅಂಗಿಯ (Angiya) can be used when showing a relationship with the shirt. ಅಂಗಿಯ ಬಣ್ಣ ನೀಲಿ. Angiya banna neeli. The shirt's color is blue. Simple Rule for Children One shirt: ಅಂಗಿ — Angi Many shirts: ಅಂಗಿಗಳು — Angiga...

Word Details Word: ಗೊಂಬೆ Pronunciation: Gombe English Meaning: Doll Word Type: Noun Usage ಗೊಂಬೆ (Gombe) is a common Kannada noun meaning doll . Children usually use this word when talking about a toy shaped like a person, baby, animal, or character. For example: ಇದು ನನ್ನ ಗೊಂಬೆ. Idu nanna gombe. This is my doll. The word ಗೊಂಬೆ is singular and refers to one doll. When talking about more than one doll, Kannada normally uses ಗೊಂಬೆಗಳು (Gombegalu) . ನನ್ನ ಬಳಿ ಎರಡು ಗೊಂಬೆಗಳು ಇವೆ. Nanna bali eradu gombegalu ive. I have two dolls. When ಗೊಂಬೆ is used as the object of an action, the form may change to ಗೊಂಬೆಯನ್ನು (Gombeyannu) . ಮೀನಾ ಗೊಂಬೆಯನ್ನು ಹಿಡಿದಳು. Meenaa gombeyannu hididalu. Meena held the doll. So beginners should remember that ಗೊಂಬೆ is the basic singular form, while its ending can change depending on number and how it is used in a sentence. Simple Rule for Children One doll: ಗೊಂಬೆ — Gombe Many dolls: ಗೊಂಬೆಗಳು — Gombegalu Doll as the object: ಗೊಂಬೆಯನ್ನು — Gombeyannu Five Simple Sentences...

Word Details Word: ಕುಳಿತಿತು Pronunciation: Kulititu English Meaning: Sat / Sat down Word Type: Verb Base Verb: ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳು — Kulitukollu — To sit / sit down Usage ಕುಳಿತಿತು is a past-tense verb form meaning “sat” or “sat down.” It is naturally used with a singular animal, object, or grammatically neuter subject . For example: ಅಳಿಲು ಮರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕುಳಿತಿತು. Alilu marada mele kulititu. The squirrel sat on the tree. ಹಕ್ಕಿ ಕೊಂಬೆಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಕುಳಿತಿತು. Hakki kombeya mele kulititu. The bird sat on the branch. We normally do not use ಕುಳಿತಿತು for a male or female person. Kannada changes the ending according to the subject. For a male person: ರವಿ ಕುರ್ಚಿಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಕುಳಿತನು. Ravi kurchiya mele kulitanu. Ravi sat on the chair. For a female person: ಸೀತಾ ಕುರ್ಚಿಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಕುಳಿತಳು. Seetaa kurchiya mele kulitalu. Sita sat on the chair. For a respected person: ಅಜ್ಜ ಕುರ್ಚಿಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಕುಳಿತರು. Ajja kurchiya mele kulitaru. Grandfather sat on the chair. For plural animals: ಹಕ್ಕಿಗಳು ಮರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕುಳಿತವು. Hakkigalu marada mele kulita...

Word Details Word: ಮರ Pronunciation: Mara English Meaning: Tree Word Type: Noun Usage ಮರ is the Kannada word for tree . A tree is a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves. Trees give us shade, fruits, flowers, wood, and fresh air. Birds, squirrels, insects, and many other animals also use trees for food and shelter. In Kannada, ಮರ is generally used when talking about one tree . For example: ಇದು ದೊಡ್ಡ ಮರ. Idu dodda mara. This is a big tree. When talking about more than one tree, we use ಮರಗಳು (Maragalu) , meaning trees . ತೋಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಲವು ಮರಗಳು ಇವೆ. Totadalli halavu maragalu ive. There are many trees in the garden. The word can take different forms depending on how it is used in a sentence. For example, ಮರದ (marada) means “of the tree,” ಮರದಲ್ಲಿ (maradalli) means “in/on the tree,” and ಮರವನ್ನು (maravannu) is used when the tree is the object of an action. Simple Rule for Children One tree: ಮರ — Mara More than one tree: ಮರಗಳು — Maragalu Of the tree: ಮರದ — Marada In/on the tree: ...