ಸಹಾಯ
sahāya
To help in Kannada is ಸಹಾಯ (sahāya).
The word ಸಹಾಯ is a noun meaning help or assistance. It is used when providing assistance to someone or something.
Meaning: transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something) (verb)
Which one should you use?
While ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡು (to do help) is the standard way to say 'to help', the phrase ಸಹಾಯ ನೀಡು (to give help) is used to emphasize the act of providing assistance and is slightly more formal. Additionally, ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಡು is used specifically when someone is performing a favor or helping as a kind gesture.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Dharwad district of northern Karnataka, people may use Madad maadi instead of the standard forms to ask for help.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use 'help' as a verb, you must combine the noun ಸಹಾಯ with a verb. The most common way is to use ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡು (sahāya māḍu), meaning 'to do help' or ಸಹಾಯ ನೀಡು (sahāya nīḍu), meaning 'to give help'.
How do you pronounce it?
sahāya
Did you know?
- The word ಸಹಾಯ traces its roots back to Sanskrit, meaning 'companion' or 'one who goes along with'.
- The way you end your sentence with ಕೊಡು in ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಡು acts like a social signal, telling the listener that the help is being offered as a selfless favor.
- The Kannada language can transform the noun ಸಹಾಯ into either a request or a promise simply by changing the auxiliary verb paired with it.
Examples in context
- ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಆಶಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.I only wish to help you.This sentence shows how to use ಸಹಾಯ in a sentence expressing a wish to help.Tatoeba #4775511 by legalghost, translation #2389548 by CK
- ಟಾಮ್ ಸಹಾಯ ನೀಡುತ್ತಾನೆಂದು ನನಗೆ ಭರವಸೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟನು ಆದರೆ ಕೊಡಲಿಲ್ಲ.Tom promised to help me, but he didn't.This sentence demonstrates the use of ಸಹಾಯ when describing a promise to provide assistance.Tatoeba #4784808 by legalghost, translation #3161834 by CK
Example conversation
Anvita asks Kiran for help moving a heavy box.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಕಿರಣ್, ನನಗೆ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಸಹಾಯ ಬೇಕು.kiṟaṇ, nanage svalpa sahāya bēku.Kiran, I need some help.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಖಂಡಿತ, ನಾನು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ.khaṇḍita, nānu sahāya māḍuttēne.Sure, I will help.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು, ಈ ಪೆಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಭಾರವಾಗಿದೆ.dhanyavādagaḷu, ī peṭṭige tumbā bhāravāgide.Thank you, this box is very heavy.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಪರವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ, ನಾವು ಇದನ್ನು ಎತ್ತೋಣ.paravāgilla, nāvu idannu ettōṇa.No problem, let's lift it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ಸಹಾಯ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
