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Kannada

Kannada

1 9.5
A language spoken mainly in the state of Karnataka in southern India
  • noun
: kannada
  • She is learning to write and read Kannada at school.

Examples

  • She speaks Kannada fluently.

  • Many people in Karnataka speak Kannada as their first language.

  • The movie was dubbed into English from the original Kannada version.

  • Many people in Karnataka speak Kannada.

  • The official language of Karnataka is Kannada, which has a rich literary history.

  • Many films in India are produced in Kannada, showcasing the state's culture and stories.

  • Students in Karnataka learn to read and write in Kannada as part of their education.

Synonyms

Kanarese
vsKannada
  • Archaic
9.9

A language spoken in Karnataka, southern India, also called Kannada

is the same language but presented as the main name rather than an alternative
Kanarese language
vsKannada
  • Archaic
9.9

A language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Karnataka

is the same language but the other entry highlights its alternate common name

Surface Forms

Kannada singular
Kannadas plural

Etymology

Kannada comes from the name of the people and region in southern India and is linked to the word Karnataka, which is said to mean 'land of black soil'; Kannada therefore came to mean the 'language of the Kannada people'.