ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್
ingliṣ
ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ (ingliṣ) is the Kannada name for the English language.
ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ is used to refer to the English language itself.
Meaning: the English language (name)
Which one should you use?
ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ is the standard name for the language, whereas ಆಂಗ್ಲ is a more formal way to express 'English'.
How do you pronounce it?
ingliṣ
Did you know?
- The formal term ಆಂಗ್ಲ is derived from 'Angla', a root that historically refers to the Angles, the Germanic people from whom the name 'England' originates.
- Many Kannada speakers use a hybrid form called 'Kanglish', where ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ words are inserted into Kannada grammar to create a unique urban dialect.
- In Karnataka, 'English' is not just a language but a symbol of social mobility, and the phrase ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಮಾತನಾಡುತ್ತಾಳೆ ('she speaks English') can sometimes be used as a shorthand to describe someone as being modern or elite.
Examples in context
- ಕಡಿಮೆ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಕಲಿಯುವುದು ಅಸಾಧ್ಯ.It’s impossible to learn English in a short time.This sentence shows how to use ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ when discussing the difficulty of language acquisition.Tatoeba #12479939 by Lumi, translation #12479167 by DJ_Saidez
- ಆಂಗ್ಲ ನಾಟಕಗಳು ನನಗೆ ಆಕರ್ಷಕವಾಗಿವೆ.English plays interest me.
- ನಿನ್ನ ಇಂಗ್ಲೀಷ್ ನನಗೆ ಅರ್ಥವಾಗುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ.I don't understand your English.
- ನನಗೆ ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಗೊತ್ತು.nanage inglish svalpa gottu.I know a little English.
- ಅವಳು ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ.avaḷu inglish pustaka ōduttiddāḷe.She is reading an English book.
Example conversation
Kavya and Abhishek are discussing their language classes.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಕಾವ್ಯ, ನೀನು ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಕಲಿಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀಯಾ?Kāvya, nīnu ingliṣ kaliyuttiddīyā?Kavya, are you learning English?
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಹೌದು, ನಾನು ಈಗ ತರಗತಿಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.haudu, nānu īga taragatige hōguttiddēne.Yes, I am going to class now.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekನನಗೂ ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಕಲಿಯಬೇಕು ಅನಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ.nanagū ingliṣ kaliyabēku anisuttide.I also feel like I should learn English.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಖಂಡಿತ, ನನ್ನ ಜೊತೆ ಸೇರಿ ಕಲಿಯಿರಿ.khaṇḍita, nanna jote sēri kaliyiri.Definitely, join and learn with me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
