ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಾ
namaskāra hēgiddīra
To say "hello how are you" in Kannada, use ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಾ (namaskāra hēgiddīra).
The phrase is a common greeting used to start a conversation and inquire about someone's well-being. The component Namaskāra serves as a common way to say hello in both formal and informal situations.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of namaskāra, which means a salutation or respectful greeting and hēgiddīra, which means "how are you".
Which one should you use?
While hēgiddīra is the polite and formal way to ask how someone is, you may use the informal version hēgiddīya when speaking with close friends or younger people.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the word hēgiddīra, the verb ending -īra is the honorific or plural form, which is used to show respect to the listener.
How do you pronounce it?
namaskāra hēgiddīra
When do people say it?
When someone asks you how you are using hēgiddīra, a common response is chennāgiddēne, which means "I am well".
Did you know?
- In many Kannada households, the greeting ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ is often replaced by asking ಊಟ ಆಯ್ತಾ?, which literally means 'did you have your meal?' This is a cultural way of showing care and asking how someone is doing.
- When using namaskāra, it is traditional to perform the 'Anjali Mudra' by pressing your palms together at chest level. This physical gesture accompanies the spoken word to show sincerity and respect.
- The word namaskāra originates from Sanskrit, where it combines 'namaḥ' (a respectful salutation) and 'kāra' (the act of doing). It literally translates to the act of making a salutation.
Examples in context
- ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಾ?namaskāra hēgiddīrā?Hello, how are you?
- ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಾ, ಎಲ್ಲವೂ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆಯೇ?namaskāra hēgiddīrā, ellavū chennāgideyē?Hello, how are you, is everything well?
- ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಾ, ಕೆಲಸ ಹೇಗೆ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ?namaskāra hēgiddīrā, kelasa hēge nadeyuttide?Hello, how are you, how is work going?
Example conversation
Abhishek meets Divya at a local park.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಾ, ದಿವ್ಯಾ?namaskāra hēgiddīrā, Divyā?Hello, how are you, Divya?
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaನಾನು ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ, ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.nānu chennāgiddēne, dhanyavādagalu.I am fine, thank you.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekನಿಮ್ಮ ಕುಟುಂಬ ಹೇಗಿದೆ?nimma kutumba hēgide?How is your family?
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಎಲ್ಲರೂ ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ.ellarū tumbā chennāgiddāre.Everyone is doing very well.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
