ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾ
illi ba
The English phrase "come here" is translated into Kannada as ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾ (illi ba).
The phrase is a command used to tell someone to move toward the speaker's current location.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ಇಲ್ಲಿ (illi) meaning "here" and ಬಾ (ba) meaning "come".
Which one should you use?
ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾ (illi ba) is the informal form, while ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬನ್ನಿ (illi banni) is the formal form used for politeness or when addressing multiple people.
How does it change in a sentence?
ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾ (illi ba) is the singular, informal form. To be polite or to address more than one person, use ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬನ್ನಿ (illi banni) instead. The word Baa is an informal way to say come here.
How do you pronounce it?
illi ba
Did you know?
- While ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾ (illi ba) is a literal command, adding the suffix ಲೇ (le) to the end makes it sound more affectionate or casual among close friends.
- In many South Indian contexts, simply gesturing with your palm facing up and curling your fingers towards you is a non-verbal way to say 'come here' that complements the spoken phrase.
- The formal version ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬನ್ನಿ (illi banni) uses a plural verb form to show respect, even when you are only speaking to one person.
Examples in context
- ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾ.illi bā.Come here.
- ಹುಡುಗ, ಬೇಗ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾ.huḍuga, bēga illi bā.Boy, come here quickly.
- ನನ್ನನ್ನು ನೋಡಲು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾ.nannannu nōḍalu illi bā.Come here to see me.
Example conversation
Kiran is calling Kavya to show her something in the garden.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಕಾವ್ಯ, ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾ.Kāvya, illi bā.Kavya, come here.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಏನು ಕಿರಣ್?Ēnu Kiṟaṇ?What is it, Kiran?
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranನೋಡು, ಈ ಹೂವು ಎಷ್ಟು ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿದೆ!nōḍu, ī hūvu eṣṭu sundaravāgide!Look, how beautiful this flower is!
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಹೌದು, ನಿಜವಾಗಿಯೂ ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿದೆ.haudu, nijavāgiyū sundaravāgide.Yes, it really is beautiful.
