ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ
gubbacchi
The English word sparrow is translated into Kannada as ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ (gubbacchi).
The word is used generically to refer to any small, nondescript bird.
Meaning: generically, any small, nondescript bird (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
gubbacchi
Did you know?
- The word ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ is sometimes used colloquially to describe someone who is small and energetic or restless.
- In Kannada culture, the ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ is often viewed as a symbol of domesticity and home because they frequently build nests in the eaves of houses.
- In some local Kannada folklore and children's stories, the character of the ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ is often depicted as clever or resourceful despite its tiny size.
Examples in context
- ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಸಣ್ಣ ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ಕುಳಿತಿದೆ.alli ondu saṇṇa gubbacci kuḷitide.A small sparrow is sitting there.
- ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ಹಾರುತ್ತಾ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.gubbacci hāruttā hōguttide.The sparrow is flying away.
Example conversation
Abhishek and Anvita are looking at a bird in the garden.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಅನ್ವಿತಾ, ನೋಡು ಆ ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ಎಷ್ಟು ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿದೆ!Anvitā, nōḍu ā gubbacci eṣṭu sundaravāgide!Anvita, look how beautiful that sparrow is!
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಹೌದು ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್, ಅದು ತುಂಬಾ ಪುಟ್ಟದಾಗಿದೆ.Haudu Abhiṣēk, adu tumbā puṭṭadāgide.Yes Abhishek, it is very small.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ಈಗ ಹಾರುತ್ತಾ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.Gubbacci īga hāruttā hōguttide.The sparrow is flying away now.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಅದು ಬೇಗನೆ ಹಾರಿ ಹೋಯಿತು.Adu bēgane hāri hōyitu.It flew away quickly.
