ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಮಯ ಕಳೆಯಿರಿ
olleya samaya kaḷeyiri
To say 'have a good time' in Kannada, use ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಮಯ ಕಳೆಯಿರಿ (olleya samaya kaḷeyiri).
This phrase is a wish expressed to someone to enjoy themselves during an activity or event.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಮಯ ಕಳೆಯಿರಿ is composed of olleya (good), samaya (time) and kaḷeyiri (spend/pass).
Which one should you use?
While ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಮಯ ಕಳೆಯಿರಿ is a standard way to express the sentiment, you may also use the informal expressions Maja maadi (Have fun) or Enjoy maadi (Enjoy).
How do you pronounce it?
olleya samaya kaḷeyiri
Did you know?
- The word maja in the informal 'Maja maadi' is actually a loanword from Persian, which entered many Indian languages via historical trade and influence.
- The verb ಕಳೆಯಿರಿ in ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಮಯ ಕಳೆಯಿರಿ can also mean 'to remove' or 'to subtract' in different contexts.
- In Karnataka, wishing someone a 'good time' during a meal is often expressed by asking if the food was ruchi meaning 'tasty' rather than using a generic phrase for time.
Examples in context
- ನೀವು ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಮಯ ಕಳೆಯಿರಿ.nīvu alli oḷḷeya samaya kaḷeyiri.Have a good time there.
- ಅವನ ಜೊತೆ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಮಯ ಕಳೆಯಿರಿ.avana jote oḷḷeya samaya kaḷeyiri.Have a good time with him.
- ಪ್ರವಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಮಯ ಕಳೆಯಿರಿ.pravāsadalli oḷḷeya samaya kaḷeyiri.Have a good time on your trip.
Example conversation
Divya is saying goodbye to Abhishek as he leaves for a concert.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಅಭಿಷೇಕ್, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸಂಗೀತ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಶುಭವಾಗಲಿ!Abhishek, nimma sangeeta karyakramakke shubhavagali!Abhishek, good luck with your concert!
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ದಿವ್ಯಾ.dhanyavadagalu Divya.Thank you, Divya.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಅಲ್ಲಿ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸಮಯ ಕಳೆಯಿರಿ.alli olleya samaya kaleyiri.Have a good time there.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಖಂಡಿತವಾಗಿ ಕಳೆಯುತ್ತೇನೆ!khanditavagi kaleyuttene!I definitely will!
