ಪರಿಚಯ
parichaya
The English phrase "introduction" (meaning the act of presenting one person to another) is translated into Kannada as ಪರಿಚಯ (parichaya).
ಪರಿಚಯ is used to refer to the means of presenting one person to another.
Meaning: means of presenting one person to another (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
parichaya
Did you know?
- In traditional Kannada culture, a formal ಪರಿಚಯ between two families in a marriage context is a distinct ritual step that differs from a casual social introduction.
- If you are looking for an 'introduction' to a new way of life or a new habit, Kannada speakers might use the word ಪ್ರವೇಶ (pravesha), meaning 'entrance' or 'entry'.
- When introducing someone in a formal Kannada context, it is customary to mention the person's relationship or status relative to the listener before using ಪರಿಚಯ.
Example conversation
Kiran introduces himself to Divya at a social gathering.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranನಮಸ್ಕಾರ, ನನ್ನ ಪರಿಚಯ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ, ನಾನು ಕಿರಣ್.namaskāra, nanna parichaya māḍikoḷḷi, nānu kiran.Hello, let me introduce myself, I am Kiran.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಕಿರಣ್, ನಾನು ದಿವ್ಯಾ.namaskāra kiran, nānu divyā.Hello Kiran, I am Divya.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranನಿಮ್ಮ ಪರಿಚಯ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದ್ದಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂತೋಷ.nimma parichaya sikkiddakke santōṣa.Glad to make your acquaintance.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaನನಗೂ ಕೂಡ ಸಂತೋಷವಾಯಿತು.nanagū kūḍā santōṣavāyitu.I am happy as well.
