ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ
kuḷitukoḷḷi
The English phrase 'sit down' is translated into Kannada as ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ (kuḷitukoḷḷi).
The verb is used to instruct someone to transition from a standing position to a sitting position.
Meaning: to assume a sitting position from a standing position (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of kuḷitu (having sat) and koḷḷi (take/receive), which literally translates to 'take a seat'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The informal imperative form is kuḷitukō. To express the formal negative imperative 'do not sit down', use kuḷitukoḷḷabēḍi.
How do you pronounce it?
kuḷitukoḷḷi
Did you know?
- The word ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ is a reflexive construction. In Kannada, many verbs for physical actions are paired with a helper verb like koḷḷi to indicate that the person is performing the action for their own benefit.
- If you use the informal kuḷitukō with a stranger or an elder, it can be perceived as a sharp command or even an insult rather than a simple instruction.
- In highly formal or literary Kannada, one might encounter even more complex ways to express 'sitting' that avoid the direct imperative to show extreme deference.
Examples in context
- ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.dayaviṭṭu illi kuḷitukoḷḷi.Please sit down here.
- ನೀವು ಆ ಸೋಫಾ ಮೇಲೆ ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.nīvu ā sophā mēle kuḷitukoḷḷi.Sit down on that sofa.
- ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಹೊತ್ತು ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.svalpa hottu kuḷitukoḷḷi.Sit down for a little while.
Example conversation
Abhishek welcomes Anvita into his office.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್.namaskāra abhiṣēk.Hello Abhishek.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಅನ್ವಿತಾ, ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.namaskāra anvita, dayaviṭṭu kuḷitukoḷḷi.Hello Anvita, please sit down.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.dhanyavādagaḷu.Thank you.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekನೀವು ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಿ?nīvu hēgiddīri?How are you?
