ಹೇಗೆ
hege
The English phrase "how" is translated into Kannada as ಹೇಗೆ (hege).
The word ಹೇಗೆ is an adverb used to ask about the manner or method of an action, equivalent to asking "in what way" or "in what manner".
Meaning: in what manner (adv)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, ಹೇಗೆ does not change its form based on the gender, number or case of the subject.
How do you pronounce it?
hege
When do people say it?
When someone asks how you are, common responses include ಸರಿ (Fine), ಅದ್ಭುತ (Amazing), ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಕಷ್ಟ ಆಗಿದೆ (I am a bit troubled) or ನಿದ್ದೆ ಬರುತ್ತಿದೆ (I am feeling sleepy).
Did you know?
- If you use ಹೇಗೆ to ask 'how' a person looks, you are often asking about their physical condition or health rather than their aesthetic appearance.
- In Kannada, you cannot use ಹೇಗೆ to ask 'how much' or 'how many'. Instead, you must use the word ಎಷ್ಟು to refer to any countable or uncountable quantity.
- When expressing extreme shock, a speaker might repeat ಹೇಗೆ? ಹೇಗೆ? as a rapid-fire question to emphasize their total disbelief at a situation.
Examples in context
- ಆ ಗಾಯ ಹೇಗೆ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿತು?How did you get that scar?This sentence is useful for asking how a specific injury was obtained using ಹೇಗೆ.Tatoeba #5387071 by legalghost, translation #5379348 by Hybrid
- ನೆನ್ನೆ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಹೇಗೆ ನಡೆಯಿತು?How did it go last night?This sentence is useful for asking how an event transpired using ಹೇಗೆ.Tatoeba #4783940 by legalghost, translation #2030096 by CK
- ನಿಮಗೆ ಹೇಗೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದ ಹೇಳಕ್ಕೆ ಗೊತ್ತಾಗುತ್ತಾ ಇಲ್ಲ.I don't know how I can ever thank you.This sentence is useful for expressing a difficulty in knowing how to convey thanks using ಹೇಗೆ.Tatoeba #4776836 by legalghost, translation #3620074 by CK
- ನೀವು ಹೇಗೆ ಮಾಡಿದಿರಿHow did you do that?
Example conversation
Abhishek and Saumya are talking about a new gadget.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಸೌಮ್ಯ, ಈ ಯಂತ್ರ ಹೇಗೆ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ?Saumya, ī yantra hēge kelasa māḍuttade?Saumya, how does this machine work?
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಇದನ್ನು ಒಂದು ಬಟನ್ ಒತ್ತಬೇಕು.idannu ondu baṭan ottabēku.You have to press a button.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಅಷ್ಟೇನಾ? ತುಂಬಾ ಸುಲಭವಾಗಿದೆ!aṣṭēnā? tumbā sulabhavāgide!Is that all? It is very easy!
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಹೌದು, ಇದು ತುಂಬಾ ಸರಳ.haudu, idu tumbā saraḷa.Yes, it is very simple.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
