ಲೇಖನಿ
lēkhani
The Kannada word for 'pen' is ಲೇಖನಿ (lēkhani).
ಲೇಖನಿ is used to refer to a writing tool or an instrument of writing.
Meaning: writing tool (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term ಲೇಖನಿ is derived from the root for 'writing' and literally means a writing instrument.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ಲೇಖನಿ is the formal term for a pen. However, in everyday spoken Kannada, people much more commonly use the transliterated English word ಪೆನ್ನು.
How do you pronounce it?
lēkhani
Did you know?
- In historical contexts, ಲೇಖನಿ referred to any stylus or reed pen used on palm leaves before the introduction of ink pens.
- The word ಲೇಖನಿ belongs to a class of nouns ending in 'i' that often denote instruments or tools in Sanskrit-derived vocabulary.
- Because English is so integrated into modern Kannada, writing ಲೇಖನಿ in a casual text message might make you look like you are writing a formal textbook or a poem.
Example conversation
Abhishek is looking for a pen in the classroom.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಅಭಿಷೇಕ್, ನಿನಗೆ ಲೇಖನಿ ಬೇಕೆ?Abhishek, ninage lēkhani bēke?Abhishek, do you need a pen?
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಹೌದು, ನನ್ನ ಲೇಖನಿ ಕಾಣಿಸುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ.haudu, nanna lēkhani kāṇisuttilla.Yes, I can't find my pen.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಇಗೋ, ಈ ಲೇಖನಿ ತಗೋ.igō, ī lēkhani tagō.Here, take this pen.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು, ಸೌಮ್ಯ.dhanyavādagaḷu, Soumya.Thank you, Soumya.
