ತೆಗೆದುಕೊ
tegeduko
The English phrase 'take' is translated into Kannada as ತೆಗೆದುಕೊ (tegeduko).
This phrase is used to describe the action of reaching out and getting hold of something with your hand.
How does it change in a sentence?
For a polite or formal imperative, use ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ (tegedukolli). If you want to say 'I took' in the past tense, use ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಂಡೆ (tegedukonde).
How do you pronounce it?
tegeduko
Did you know?
- The phrase ತೆಗೆದುಕೊ is actually a compound of two words: ತೆಗೆ (take) and ಕೊ (give).
- If you are talking about 'taking' a photo or 'taking' a seat, Kannada often uses different specialized verbs entirely rather than the literal 'reach out and grab' meaning of ತೆಗೆದುಕೊ.
- If you use just ತೆಗೆ (tege) in certain contexts, it can sound like you are telling someone to 'tear' something rather than 'take' it.
