ಗಿಡ
giḍa/ɡiɖɐ/
In Kannada, the word for 'plant' is ಗಿಡ (giḍa).
The term ಗಿಡ (giḍa) is a noun referring to a plant. Note that if you wish to express the verb 'to plant' (the action of placing something in the soil), you should use the verb ನೆಡು (neḍu) instead.
Meaning: to place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In specific regional or botanical contexts, a banana tree is referred to as ಬಾಳೆ ಮರ and the Tulsi plant is commonly known as ತುಳಸಿ ಗಿಡ.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ಗಿಡ can be modified to function as a plural object in a sentence by adding the suffix '-ಗಳನ್ನು' (-gaḷannu), resulting in ಗಿಡಗಳನ್ನು (giḍagaḷannu) for 'plants' (plural, accusative). To express the action 'to plant a plant', use the phrase ಗಿಡ ನೆಡು (giḍa neḍu).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ɡiɖɐ/ (giḍa).
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use the noun ಗಿಡ (giḍa) to mean the action of planting. Instead, use the verb ನೆಡು (neḍu) to express the verb 'to plant'.
Did you know?
- In Kannada culture, the ತುಳಸಿ ಗಿಡ (Tulsi plant) is not treated as a mere plant but is often worshiped as a goddess in many households.
- The term ಬಾಳೆ ಮರ for a banana tree uses the word for 'tree' ಮರ despite the banana plant being botanically a giant herb.
- While ಗಿಡ (giḍa) refers to the physical plant, the verb used to 'plant' it, ನೆಡು (neḍu), is also used in the context of 'setting up' or 'establishing' things like poles or structures.
Examples in context
- ಆ ಹೊಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಅನೇಕ ಗಿಡಗಳಿವೆ.There are many plants in that field.
- ನನಗೆ ರೋಸ್ ಗಿಡ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.They have given me a rose plant.
Example conversation
Kiran and Anvitha are working in their garden.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಕಿರಣ್, ಈ ಗಿಡವನ್ನು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಡೋಣವೇ?Kiran, ī giḍavannu illi neḍōṇavē?Kiran, shall we plant this plant here?
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಹೌದು, ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಸೂರ್ಯನ ಬೆಳಕು ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ಇರುತ್ತದೆ.haudu, illi sūryana beḷaku cennāgi iruttade.Yes, the sunlight is good here.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaನಾನು ಮಣ್ಣನ್ನು ಸಿದ್ಧಪಡಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.nānu maṇṇannu siddhapadiśuttēne.I will prepare the soil.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಸರಿ, ನಂತರ ನಾವು ಗಿಡವನ್ನು ನೆಡೋಣ.sari, nantara nāvu giḍavannu neḍōṇa.Okay, then let's plant the plant.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ಗಿಡ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
