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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

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In 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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Frequently asked questions

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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