ರೋಲ್ ನಂಬರ್
rōl nambar
The English phrase "roll number" is translated into Kannada as ರೋಲ್ ನಂಬರ್ (rōl nambar).
ರೋಲ್ ನಂಬರ್ is used to refer to a unique number assigned to a student for identification purposes within a classroom or during examinations.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is rōl nambar.
Did you know?
- In some rural schools, the English term ರೋಲ್ ನಂಬರ್ is used by students who may not actually speak English, as the phrase is treated as a native Kannada technical term.
- In Karnataka, the phrase ರೋಲ್ ನಂಬರ್ is so ingrained that it is often used as a shorthand to call upon a student, functioning almost like a name during formal classroom attendance.
- The Kannada word ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ for 'number' is still used for mathematical concepts and totals, but almost never for a personal ID like a ರೋಲ್ ನಂಬರ್ in casual speech.
Examples in context
- ನಿಮ್ಮ ರೋಲ್ ನಂಬರ್ ಏನು?nim'ma rōl nambar ēnu?What is your roll number?
- ನನ್ನ ರೋಲ್ ನಂಬರ್ ಎಕ್ಸಾಂನಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಖ್ಯ.nanna rōl nambar ek'sān-nalli mukhy'a.My roll number is important in the exam.
- ಲಿಖಿತ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ರೋಲ್ ನಂಬರ್ ಬರೆಯಿರಿ.likhita parīkṣeyalli rōl nambar bareyiri.Write your roll number in the written exam.
Example conversation
Two students are talking before an exam.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಅಭಿಷೇಕ್, ನಿನ್ನ ರೋಲ್ ನಂಬರ್ ಯಾವುದು?Abhishek, ninna roll number yāvudu?Abhishek, which one is your roll number?
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekನನ್ನ ರೋಲ್ ನಂಬರ್ ಐದು.Nanna roll number aidu.My roll number is five.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaನನ್ನದು ಆರು, ನಾನು ನಿನ್ನ ನಂತರ ಬರುತ್ತೇನೆ.Nannadu āru, nānu ninna nantara baruttēne.Mine is six, I will come after you.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಸರಿ ಅನ್ವಿತಾ, ಒಳಗೆ ಹೋಗೋಣ.Sari Anvita, oḷage hōgōṇa.Okay Anvita, let's go inside.
