noun
Kannada
KUHN-uh-duh
Kannada (noun) means a Dravidian language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Karnataka, and the official language there. Example: “Films made in Kannada are a major part of the Karnataka film industry.”
noun
1
A Dravidian language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Karnataka, and the official language there.
"Films made in Kannada are a major part of the Karnataka film industry."
2
The script used to write Kannada, also used for the related languages Konkani and Tulu.
"Kannada script has distinctive rounded letterforms."
How to use Kannada
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major South Indian language (and its script), spoken chiefly in Karnataka.
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Etymology
From the Kannada language’s own name for itself, kannada.
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What does “Kannada” mean?
The word “Kannada” means a Dravidian language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Karnataka, and the official language there. In plain terms, a major South Indian language (and its script), spoken chiefly in Karnataka.
How do you pronounce “Kannada”?
“Kannada” is pronounced KUHN-uh-duh (/ˈkʌn.(n)ə.də/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kannada” in a sentence?
Here is “Kannada” used in a sentence: “Films made in Kannada are a major part of the Karnataka film industry.”
What part of speech is “Kannada”?
“Kannada” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Kannada” have?
“Kannada” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Dravidian language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Karnataka, and the official language there.
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