Kannada

The English word “good” (meaning pleasant or enjoyable) is translated into Kannada as ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ.

In Kannada, the English phrase sister is translated as either ಅಕ್ಕ or ತಂಗಿ. The term is used to refer to a woman or girl who shares the same parents.

The English phrase “where are you going?” is translated into Kannada as ನೀವು ಎಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀರಿ?

The English phrase “what are you doing?” is translated into Kannada as ಏನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀಯಾ?

The Kannada word for lion is ಸಿಂಹ. The word refers to the large big cat, Panthera leo.

Goodbye in Kannada is ಹೋಗಿ ಬರುತ್ತೇನೆ (hogi baruthene).

The English verb ‘ask’ is translated into Kannada as ಕೇಳು. ಕೇಳು is used to request an answer or seek information.

The Kannada word for name is ಹೆಸರು (hesaru). ಹೆಸರು is the everyday word for the name of a person, place or thing.

In Kannada, the English phrase ‘breakfast’ is expressed as ತಿಂಡಿ.

The English word “water” is ನೀರು in Kannada. ನೀರು is the noun used to refer to the inorganic compound H₂O.