ಕುಳಿತುಕೋ
kulithuko
The English verb 'sit' is translated into Kannada as ಕುಳಿತುಕೋ (kulithuko).
The verb describes the action of a person being in a position where the upper body is upright and the legs are supported.
Meaning: of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'he sat' (masculine singular past tense), use ಕುಳಿತನು. To say 'he sits' (masculine singular present tense), use ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಾನೆ. If you want to give a negative command for 'do not sit', use ಕುಳಿತುಕೋಬೇಡ.
How do you pronounce it?
kulithuko
Did you know?
- In traditional Kannada culture, sitting on the floor is the norm for dining and socializing, and sitting on a chair in front of an elder can be seen as a sign of disrespect.
- In Kannada, the verb for 'sit' can change based on the level of respect you want to show the person. While ಕುಳಿತುಕೋ is used for peers or subordinates, you must use ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ when addressing elders or strangers to avoid appearing rude.
- The root word for 'sit' is shared across several Dravidian languages, reflecting an ancient cultural commonality in how these societies describe bodily posture.
Examples in context
- ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕುಳಿತುಕೋ.illi kuḷitukō.Sit here.
Example conversation
Abhishek is inviting Kavya to sit down in his living room.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaನಾನು ಎಲ್ಲಿ ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು?Nānu elli kulitukollabēku?Where should I sit?
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಕಾವ್ಯ, ಈ ಸೋಫಾ ಮೇಲೆ ಕುಳಿತುಕೋ.Kāvya, ī sōphā mēle kulitukō.Kavya, sit on this sofa.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು, ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್.Dhanyavādagaḷu, Abhiṣēk.Thank you, Abhishek.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಪರವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ, ಆರಾಮವಾಗಿ ಕುಳಿತುಕೋ.Paravāgilla, ārāmavāgi kulitukō.No problem, sit comfortably.
