ಕಡಿಮೆ
The English word "less" is translated to Kannada as ಕಡಿಮೆ.
ಕಡಿಮೆ functions as an adverb meaning "to a smaller extent or degree" and can also be used as an adjective meaning "small" or "little".
Meaning: to a smaller extent or degree (adv)
Did you know?
- In Kannada, the word ಕಡಿಮೆ is often used in a double-negative construction to express that something is 'not a little' or 'quite a lot'.
- In Kannada markets, the word ಕಡಿಮೆ is the essential keyword for haggling. To ask for a lower price, a shopper will typically say ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡಿ which literally means 'make it less'.
- In Kannada literature, ಕಡಿಮೆ can be used metaphorically to describe a 'diminishing' of one's ego or pride.
Examples in context
- ಕಡಿಮೆ ಕೆಲಸLess work
- ಈಗ ಕೆಲಸ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಇದೆ.īga kelasa kaḍime ide.There is less work now.
- ನನಗೆ ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಬೇಕು.nanage sakkare kaḍime bēku.I want less sugar.
- ಇಂದು ಮಳೆ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ.indu maḷe kaḍime baruttade.It rains less today.
Example conversation
Abhishek is asking Saumya if she wants more tea.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಅಭಿಷೇಕ್, ಚಹಾ ಬೇಕಾ?Abhiṣēk, cahā bēkā?Abhishek, do you want tea?
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಹೌದು ಸೌಮ್ಯ, ಆದರೆ ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಇರಲಿ.Haudu Saumya, ādare sakkare kaḍime irali.Yes Saumya, but let there be less sugar.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಸರಿ, ನಾನು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ಹಾಕುತ್ತೇನೆ.Sari, nānu kaḍime sakkare hākuttēne.Okay, I will add less sugar.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.Dhanyavādagalu.Thank you.
