ಹರಿ
hari
The English word 'rip' is translated to Kannada as ಹರಿ (hari).
ಹರಿ is used to describe the action of dividing or separating the parts of an object.
Meaning: to divide or separate the parts of (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
hari
Did you know?
- The word ಹರಿ is a homonym for 'Hari', one of the most common names for the god Vishnu in Hindu tradition.
- The Sanskrit root of ಹರಿ is also associated with the colour 'yellow' or 'golden', referring to the complexion of certain deities.
- In certain spiritual contexts, ಹರಿ refers to the act of removing or taking away sins and sorrows.
Example conversation
Kiran and Anvitha are cleaning up a craft project.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಕಿರಣ್, ಈ ಕಾಗದವನ್ನು ಹರಿ.Kiran, ī kāgadavannu hari.Kiran, rip this paper.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಇದನ್ನು ಎಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಹರಿಯಬೇಕು?idannu ellige hariyabēku?Where should I rip this?
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಅದನ್ನು ಸಣ್ಣ ತುಂಡುಗಳಾಗಿ ಹರಿ.adannu sanṇa tuṇḍugaḷāgi hari.Rip it into small pieces.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಸರಿ, ಈಗ ನಾನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ.sari, īga nānu māḍuttēne.Okay, I will do it now.
