Learn Kannada Word "ತೊಳೆ" | Meaning, Pronunciation, Sentences, Story & Vocabulary for Kids

Word Details

Word:

ತೊಳೆ

Pronunciation:
ToLe

English Meaning:
Wash!

Word Type:
Verb (Imperative / Command Form)

Usage

ತೊಳೆ is a command form of the Kannada verb ತೊಳೆಯು (ToLeyu), which means to wash.

We use ತೊಳೆ when asking or telling someone to wash something.

It is commonly used in everyday Kannada conversations, especially when speaking informally to one person.

Examples:

• ಕೈ ತೊಳೆ. (Kai toLe.) – Wash your hands.

• ಮುಖ ತೊಳೆ. (Mukha toLe.) – Wash your face.

• ಕಾಲು ತೊಳೆ. (Kaalu toLe.) – Wash your feet.

• ಪಾತ್ರೆ ತೊಳೆ. (Paatre toLe.) – Wash the dishes.

The word ತೊಳೆ is an informal singular command. It is generally used when speaking to a child, friend, or someone with whom we use informal language.

For respectful speech, use ತೊಳೆಯಿರಿ (ToLeyiri).

For plural commands, ತೊಳೆಯಿರಿ is also commonly used.

Other forms of the same verb include:

• Base Verb: ತೊಳೆಯು — ToLeyu — To wash.

• Command Form: ತೊಳೆ — ToLe — Wash!

• Action Form: ತೊಳೆಯುವುದು — ToLeyuvudu — Washing / To wash.

• Present Tense (Male): ತೊಳೆಯುತ್ತಾನೆ — ToLeyuttaane — He washes.

• Present Tense (Female): ತೊಳೆಯುತ್ತಾಳೆ — ToLeyuttaale — She washes.

• Present Tense (Respectful): ತೊಳೆಯುತ್ತಾರೆ — ToLeyuttaare — He/She washes.

• Present Tense (Neuter): ತೊಳೆಯುತ್ತದೆ — ToLeyuttade — It gets washed / It washes.

Simple Rule for Children

• One male person (command): ತೊಳೆ — ToLe

• One female person (command): ತೊಳೆ — ToLe

• Respectful person: ತೊಳೆಯಿರಿ — ToLeyiri

• Plural people: ತೊಳೆಯಿರಿ — ToLeyiri

Remember: ತೊಳೆ is used to tell someone informally to wash something. It does not mean that someone is already washing.

Five Simple Sentences

1. ನೀನು ಕೈ ತೊಳೆ. (Neenu kai toLe.) : You wash your hands.

2. ನೀನು ಮುಖ ತೊಳೆ. (Neenu mukha toLe.) : You wash your face.

3. ಊಟದ ಮೊದಲು ಕೈ ತೊಳೆ. (Ootada modalu kai toLe.) : Wash your hands before eating.

4. ಹೊರಗೆ ಹೋಗುವ ಮೊದಲು ಕಾಲು ತೊಳೆ. (Horage hooguva modalu kaalu toLe.) : Wash your feet before going outside.

5. ಶಾಲೆಗೆ ಹೋಗುವ ಮೊದಲು ಮುಖ ಮತ್ತು ಕೈ ತೊಳೆ. (Shaalege hooguva modalu mukha mattu kai toLe.) : Wash your face and hands before going to school.

Short Story

ಒಂದು ಊರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ರವಿ ಎಂಬ ಹುಡುಗನಿದ್ದನು. ಅವನು ಪ್ರತಿದಿನ ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ ಬೇಗ ಏಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದನು. ಅವನ ತಾಯಿ ಅವನಿಗೆ ಸ್ವಚ್ಛವಾಗಿರಲು ಹೇಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದರು.

ಒಂದು ದಿನ ತಾಯಿ, "ರವಿ, ನೀನು ಕೈ ತೊಳೆ" ಎಂದರು. ರವಿ ನೀರಿನಿಂದ ಕೈ ತೊಳೆದನು. ನಂತರ ತಾಯಿ, "ನೀನು ಮುಖ ತೊಳೆ" ಎಂದರು. ರವಿ ಮುಖ ತೊಳೆದನು.

ಊಟದ ಮೊದಲು ಕೈ ತೊಳೆ ಎಂದು ತಾಯಿ ಮತ್ತೆ ನೆನಪಿಸಿದರು. ರವಿ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ಕೈ ತೊಳೆದನು. ಹೊರಗೆ ಆಟವಾಡಿ ಬಂದ ನಂತರ ಕಾಲು ತೊಳೆ ಎಂದು ತಾಯಿ ಹೇಳಿದರು. ರವಿ ಹಾಗೆಯೇ ಮಾಡಿದನು.

ಮರುದಿನ ಶಾಲೆಗೆ ಹೋಗುವ ಮೊದಲು ಮುಖ ಮತ್ತು ಕೈ ತೊಳೆ ಎಂದು ತಾಯಿ ಹೇಳಿದರು. ರವಿ ಸಂತೋಷದಿಂದ ಮುಖ ಮತ್ತು ಕೈ ತೊಳೆದನು.

ಶಾಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರು ರವಿಯ ಸ್ವಚ್ಛತೆಯನ್ನು ಮೆಚ್ಚಿದರು. ರವಿ ಪ್ರತಿದಿನ ಸ್ವಚ್ಛವಾಗಿರಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿದನು. ಅವನ ತಾಯಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಸಂತೋಷಪಟ್ಟರು.

Story Pronunciation (Roman Kannada)

Ondu oorinalli Ravi emba huduganiddanu. Avanu pratidina beligge bega eLuttiddanu. Avana taayi avanige swachchhavaagiralu heLuttiddaru.

Ondu dina taayi, "Ravi, neenu kai toLe" endaru. Ravi neerininda kai toLedanu. Nantara taayi, "Neenu mukha toLe" endaru. Ravi mukha toLedanu.

Ootada modalu kai toLe endu taayi matte nenapisidaru. Ravi chennagi kai toLedanu. Horage aaTavaaDi banda nantara kaalu toLe endu taayi heLidaru. Ravi haageye maaDidanu.

Marudina shaalege hooguva modalu mukha mattu kai toLe endu taayi heLidaru. Ravi santoshadinda mukha mattu kai toLedanu.

Shaaleyalli shikshakaru Raviy swachchhateyannu mechchidaru. Ravi pratidina swachchhavaagiralu nirdharisidanu. Avana taayi tumbaa santoshappaTTaru.

English Translation

There was a boy named Ravi in a village. He woke up early every morning. His mother told him to keep himself clean.

One day, his mother said, "Ravi, wash your hands." Ravi washed his hands with water. Then his mother said, "Wash your face." Ravi washed his face.

His mother reminded him again to wash his hands before eating. Ravi washed his hands properly. After returning from playing outside, his mother told him to wash his feet. Ravi did so.

The next day, before going to school, his mother told him to wash his face and hands. Ravi happily washed his face and hands.

At school, the teacher appreciated Ravi's cleanliness. Ravi decided to stay clean every day. His mother was very happy.

 

Vocabulary Summary Table

Kannada Word	Pronunciation in English	English Meaning
ತೊಳೆ	ToLe	Wash
ತೊಳೆಯು	ToLeyu	To wash
ಕೈ	Kai	Hand
ಮುಖ	Mukha	Face
ಕಾಲು	Kaalu	Leg
ನೀನು	Neenu	You
ಊಟ	Oota	Food
ಮೊದಲು	Modalu	Before
ಹೊರಗೆ	Horage	Outside
ಹೋಗುವ	Hooguva	Going
ಶಾಲೆ	Shaale	School
ಮತ್ತು	Mattu	And
ಊರು	Ooru	Village
ಹುಡುಗ	Huduga	Boy
ತಾಯಿ	Taayi	Mother
ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ	Beligge	Morning
ನೀರು	Neeru	Water
ಆಟ	Aata	Play
ಸ್ವಚ್ಛ	Swachcha	Clean
ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರು	Shikshakaru	Teachers
ಸಂತೋಷ	Santosha	Happiness
ಪ್ರತಿದಿನ	Pratidina	Every day

Related Words

Kannada Word	Pronunciation	English Meaning
ತೊಳೆಯು	ToLeyu	To wash
ತೊಳೆಯಿರಿ	ToLeyiri	Please wash
ತೊಳೆಯುವುದು	ToLeyuvudu	Washing
ತೊಳೆದನು	ToLedanu	He washed
ತೊಳೆದಳು	ToLeDaLu	She washed
ತೊಳೆದರು	ToLedaru	They washed
ತೊಳೆಯುತ್ತಾನೆ	ToLeyuttaane	He washes
ತೊಳೆಯುತ್ತಾಳೆ	ToLeyuttaale	She washes

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