ಸೂಪರ್
supar
The English word "super" can be expressed in Kannada as ಸೂಪರ್ (supar).
ಸೂಪರ್ is used to describe something that is excellent or much better than usual.
Meaning: better than usual (adj)
Which one should you use?
ಸೂಪರ್ is a colloquial term, while ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ is used to signify the highest level of quality, perfection or excellence in a more formal context.
How do you pronounce it?
supar
Did you know?
- The concept of 'super' in Kannada can also be expressed through the phrase ಸಕ್ಕತ್ತಾಗಿದೆ, which literally means 'it is like sugar' in some slang contexts to describe something wonderful.
- In Kannada, the intensity of 'super' is often amplified not by adding an adverb, but by repeating the word itself, such as saying ಸೂಪರ್ ಸೂಪರ್ to mean 'really excellent'.
- While ಸೂಪರ್ is an English loanword, it is often combined with the Kannada word ಆಯ್ತು 'done' to form ಸೂಪರ್ ಆಯ್ತು, which is used to express approval of a completed task.
Examples in context
- ನಿನ್ನ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠವಾಗಿದೆ!Your performance is superb!
- ಇವತ್ತಿನ ಊಟ ಸೂಪರ್ ಆಗಿದೆ.ivattina ūṭa sūpar āgide.Today's meal is super.
- ನಿನ್ನ ಹೊಸ ಡ್ರೆಸ್ ಸೂಪರ್ ಇದೆ.ninna hosa dress sūpar ide.Your new dress is super.
- ಆ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಸೂಪರ್ ಇತ್ತು.ā sinimā sūpar ittu.That movie was super.
Example conversation
Rahul and Divya are talking about a concert they recently attended.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulನಿನ್ನೆ ಸಂಗೀತ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಹೇಗಿತ್ತು?ninne saṅgīta kāryakrama hēgittu?How was the music program yesterday?
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಅದು ನಿಜವಾಗಿಯೂ ಸೂಪರ್ ಆಗಿತ್ತು, ರಾಹುಲ್.adu nijavāgiyū sūpar āgittu, rāhul.It was truly super, Rahul.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulನನಗೂ ತುಂಬಾ ಖುಷಿಯಾಯಿತು.nanagū tumbā khuṣiyāyitu.I was also very happy.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaನಾವೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಅದನ್ನು ಇಷ್ಟಪಟ್ಟೆವು.nāvellarū adannu iṣṭappaṭtevu.We all liked it.
