ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ
olleya
The English word "good" (meaning pleasant or enjoyable) is translated into Kannada as ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ (olleya).
ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ is used as an adjective to describe something that is pleasant, enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Karnataka, the phrase Chennagiru is occasionally used as a way of parting or saying goodbye, meaning "Stay well."
How do you pronounce it?
olleya
Did you know?
- In Kannada, when describing a 'good' person, the word ಒಳ್ಳೆಯವರು is used, adding a suffix that transforms the adjective into a respectful noun.
- Kannada speakers often use the word ಸರಿ ('correct' or 'right') in place of ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ when agreeing to a plan or confirming a suggestion.
- If you want to say 'good' in the sense of 'fine' or 'okay' when someone asks how you are, you would more commonly use ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ (chennāgide) instead of the adjective ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ.
Examples in context
- ನಾನು ನಿಮಗೆ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ವಕೀಲರನ್ನು ಸೊಚಿಸಬಹುದು.I can recommend a good lawyer.This sentence shows how to use ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ when recommending a professional.Tatoeba #4776871 by legalghost, translation #2301299 by CK
- ಇದು ಒಂದು ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಅನುಭವ.idu ondu olleya anubhava.This is a good experience.
- ಅವನು ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ.avanu olleya vyakti.He is a good person.
Example conversation
Soumya and Pranav are talking about a movie they just watched.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಪ್ರಣವ್, ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಹೇಗಿತ್ತು?Pranav, cinema hegittu?Pranav, how was the movie?
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavಅದು ತುಂಬಾ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಿನಿಮಾ.Adu tumba olleya cinema.It was a very good movie.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaನನಗೂ ಹಾಗೆಯೇ ಅನಿಸಿತು.Nanagu hageye anisitu.I felt the same way.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavನಮಗೆ ಇಷ್ಟವಾಯಿತು.Namage ishtavayitu.We liked it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
