ಆದರೆ
ādare/aːd̪ɐɾe/
The English word "but" is translated to Kannada as ಆದರೆ (ādare).
ಆದರೆ is used as a conjunction to express the meaning "except".
Meaning: except (conj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /aːd̪ɐɾe/. The romanization is ādare.
Did you know?
- The root of ಆದರೆ is tied to the verb 'to become' or 'to happen', meaning the word literally functions as 'if that happened' or 'having become so'.
- While ಆದರೆ translates to 'but', Kannada often expresses this contrast by adding the suffix -ಆದರೂ to the end of a verb or adjective instead of using a separate word.
- In spoken Kannada, people often skip ಆದರೆ entirely and instead use a slight pause or a specific tone to signal a 'but' in a sentence.
Examples in context
- ಟಾಮ್ ಸಹಾಯ ನೀಡುತ್ತಾನೆಂದು ನನಗೆ ಭರವಸೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟನು ಆದರೆ ಕೊಡಲಿಲ್ಲ.Tom promised to help me, but he didn't.Tatoeba #4784808 by legalghost, translation #3161834 by CK
- ಆತನು ನನ್ನ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದಿದ್ದನು ಆದರೆ ನನ್ನನ್ನು ನೋಡಲಿಕ್ಕೆ ಬರಲಿಲ್ಲ.He came to my state, but he did not come to see me.
- ಕೊರಿಯನ್ ಭಾಷೆ ಕಲಿಯುವುದು ಕಷ್ಟ, ಆದರೆ ಹಂಗುಲ್ ಅನ್ನು ಬೇಗನೆ ಕಲಿಯಬಹುದು.Korean is difficult to learn, but Hangul can be learned quickly.Tatoeba #13247049 by Lumi, translation #13244042 by atitarev
Example conversation
Kiran and Divya are discussing a movie they want to watch.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranನಾನು ಸಿನಿಮಾ ನೋಡಲು ಬಯಸುತ್ತೇನೆ, ಆದರೆ ಸಮಯವಿಲ್ಲ.Nānu sinimā nōḍalu bayasuttēne, ādare samayavilla.I want to watch the movie, but there is no time.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaನಾವು ನಾಳೆ ಹೋಗೋಣವೇ?Nāvu nāḷe hōgōṇavē?Shall we go tomorrow?
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranನಾಳೆ ನನಗೆ ಕೆಲಸವಿದೆ, ಆದರೆ ಸಂಜೆ ಬರಬಹುದು.Nāḷe nanage kelasavide, ādare sanje barabahudu.I have work tomorrow, but I might come in the evening.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಸರಿ, ಹಾಗಾದರೆ ಸಂಜೆ ಸಿಗೋಣ.Sari, hāgadare sanje sigōṇa.Okay, then let's meet in the evening.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ಆದರೆ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
