ಸುಂದರವಾದ
sundaravada
The English word "beautiful" is translated into Kannada as ಸುಂದರವಾದ (sundaravada).
The term is used to describe someone or something as attractive.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Which one should you use?
While ಸುಂದರವಾದ is the standard adjectival form, ಚೆಂದವಾದ is a common colloquial alternative used to mean beautiful or pretty. The root form ಸುಂದರ can be used as a standalone adjective or as a predicate to say "it is beautiful."
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ಸುಂದರವಾದ is an adjectival form used to modify a noun, where the -ada suffix acts as a linker. The root form ಸುಂದರ can function as a standalone adjective or a predicate without the -vada suffix.
How do you pronounce it?
sundaravada
Did you know?
- The colloquial term ಚೆಂದವಾದ is derived from ಚೆಂದ, which can also mean 'order' or 'arrangement'. This implies that beauty in Kannada is linked to things being in their proper place.
- The root ಸುಂದರ is a loanword from Sanskrit. Because of this, the word is recognized and understood across many different Indian languages regardless of the language family.
- The term ಸುಂದರ is frequently used in classical dance (Bharatanatyam) descriptions to refer to the aesthetic harmony of a movement.
Examples in context
- ಇದು ತುಂಬಾ ಸುಂದರವಾದ ಹೂವು.idu tumbā sundaravāda hūvu.This is a very beautiful flower.
- ಅವಳು ಸುಂದರವಾದ ಉಡುಪನ್ನು ಧರಿಸಿದ್ದಾಳೆ.avaḷu sundaravāda uḍupannu dharisiddāḷe.She is wearing a beautiful dress.
- ನಮ್ಮ ಪಟ್ಟಣವು ಸುಂದರವಾದ ಸ್ಥಳ.namma paṭṭanavu sundaravāda sthaḷa.Our town is a beautiful place.
Example conversation
Soumya and Abhishek are visiting a park.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಅಭಿಷೇಕ್, ಈ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ ಎಷ್ಟು ಸುಂದರವಾದ ಸ್ಥಳ!Abhishek, ī udyānavana eṣṭu sundaravāda sṭhaḷa!Abhishek, what a beautiful place this park is!
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಹೌದು ಸೌಮ್ಯ, ನನಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಇಷ್ಟವಾಯಿತು.Haudu Soumya, nanage tumbā iṣṭavāyitu.Yes Soumya, I liked it very much.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaನೋಡು, ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಂದರವಾದ ಹಕ್ಕಿ ಇದೆ.Nōḍu, alli sundaravāda hakki ide.Look, there is a beautiful bird there.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಅದು ನಿಜವಾಗಿಯೂ ಅದ್ಭುತವಾಗಿದೆ.Adu nijavāgiyū adbhutavāgide.It is truly wonderful.
