ಉಡುಗೊರೆ
udugore
The English word "gift" is translated into Kannada as ಉಡುಗೊರೆ (udugore).
ಉಡುಗೊರೆ is a noun used to describe something given to another person voluntarily and without any charge.
Meaning: something given to another voluntarily, without charge (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
udugore
Did you know?
- The word ಉಡುಗೊರೆ is used specifically for physical presents, whereas the word ವರದಾನ is used for a 'gift' in the sense of a divine boon or a miracle.
- If you are receiving a gift, it is common practice to politely decline it once or twice before accepting it. This performance of modesty is a standard part of the social exchange.
- In many South Indian traditions, the act of giving a gift is often accompanied by touching the feet of an elder to show respect. The gift is seen as a symbol of the relationship rather than the object itself.
Examples in context
- ನನಗೆ ಒಂದು ಉಡುಗೊರೆ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿತು.I received a gift.
- ಇದು ನನ್ನ ಸಣ್ಣ ಉಡುಗೊರೆ.idu nanna saṇṇa uḍugore.This is my small gift.
- ನಿನ್ನ ಉಡುಗೊರೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ.ninna uḍugore tumbā cennāgide.Your gift is very nice.
- ಅವಳು ನನಗೊಂದು ಉಡುಗೊರೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟಳು.avaḷu nanagondu uḍugore koṭṭalu.She gave me a gift.
Example conversation
Kavya and Kiran are meeting at a birthday party.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಕಿರಣ್, ಇದು ನಿನ್ನ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಉಡುಗೊರೆ.kiṟaṇ, idu ninna huṭṭuhabbada uḍugore.Kiran, this is your birthday gift.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಕಾವ್ಯ, ಇದು ತುಂಬಾ ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿದೆ.dhanyavādagalu kāvya, idu tumbā sundaravāgide.Thank you Kavya, it is very beautiful.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaನಿನಗೆ ಇದು ಇಷ್ಟವಾಯಿತೇ?ninage idu iṣṭavāyitē?Did you like it?
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಹೌದು, ಇದು ನಿಜವಾಗಿಯೂ ಅದ್ಭುತವಾಗಿದೆ.haudu, idu nijavāgiyū adbhutavāgide.Yes, it is truly wonderful.
