ಮಂಗ
manga
The English word "monkey" is translated to Kannada as ಮಂಗ (manga).
ಮಂಗ is a noun used to refer to a primate.
Meaning: primate (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
manga
Did you know?
- In many Indian languages, including Kannada, the word ವಾನರ (vānara) does not just mean 'monkey', but specifically refers to a species of forest-dwelling being with supernatural abilities.
- The term ಕಪಿ (kapi) is frequently found in ancient Kannada inscriptions and classical poetry, often used as a metaphor for a restless or wandering mind.
- In the traditional dance-drama Yakshagana, performers portraying characters associated with ಮಂಗ (manga) use a specific, jerky physical vocabulary to mimic the animal's twitchy movements.
Examples in context
- ಮಂಗ ಮರವನ್ನು ಹತ್ತುತ್ತಿದೆ.manga maravannu hattuttide.The monkey is climbing the tree.
- ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಮಂಗ ಇದೆ.alli ondu manga ide.There is a monkey over there.
- ಮಂಗ ಬಾಳೆಹಣ್ಣನ್ನು ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದೆ.manga baalehannannu tinnuttide.The monkey is eating a banana.
Example conversation
Abhishek and Divya are watching animals at a small zoo.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekದಿವ್ಯಾ, ನೋಡು, ಆ ಮಂಗ ಎಷ್ಟು ಚುರುಕು!Divya, nodu, aa manga eshtu churuku!Divya, look, that monkey is so agile!
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಹೌದು ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್, ಅದು ತುಂಬಾ ವೇಗವಾಗಿದೆ.Houdu Abhishek, adu tumba vegavagide.Yes Abhishek, it is very fast.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಅದಕ್ಕೆ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಹಣ್ಣು ನೀಡೋಣವೇ?Adakke swalpa hannu needonawe?Shall we give it some fruit?
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಬೇಡ, ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾರೋ ಮಂಗಗೆ ಆಹಾರ ನೀಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.Beda, alli yaaro mangage aahara needuttiddare.No, someone else is feeding the monkey there.
