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Kannada Vocabulary - Count to 10

Hi Kannada learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count in Kannada from 1 to 10. Knowing how to count is very important in learning any language. It will help you in daily conversations like buying groceries, ordering food, asking for directions, and many more.

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Resources, Kannada Vocabulary → Introductions, Health & Fruits.

Kannada Numbers

In Kannada, numbers are written in Kannada script. Kannada script is derived from the ancient Brahmi script, which is also the ancestor of many Indian scripts. Kannada script is a syllabic script, meaning there is a separate symbol for each syllable. It is very important to learn Kannada script to read and write in Kannada. But don't worry, for now, we will learn only the spoken form of numbers in Kannada. Let's start with the first five numbers.

Kannada	Pronunciation	English
ಒಂದು (Ondu)	(ohn-doo)	One
ಎರಡು (Eradu)	(eh-ruh-doo)	Two
ಮೂರು (Mooru)	(moh-roo)	Three
ನಾಲ್ಕು (Naalku)	(nahl-koo)	Four
ಐದು (Aidu)	(ai-doo)	Five

In Kannada, the numbers six to nine are named based on how many less than ten they are. For example, ಆರು (Aaru) means six, and it comes from the word ಹದಿನೆಂಟು (hadinendu) which means two less than ten. Similarly, seven is ಏಳು (Elu), which comes from ಹದಿನಾಲ್ಕು (hadinaalku) which means three less than ten, and so on.

Let's learn the numbers six to ten in Kannada.

Kannada	Pronunciation	English
ಆರು (Aaru)	(ah-roo)	Six
ಏಳು (Elu)	(eh-loo)	Seven
ಎಂಟು (Entu)	(ehn-too)	Eight
ಒಂಬತ್ತು (Ombattu)	(ohm-baht-too)	Nine
ಹತ್ತು (Hattu)	(huh-too)	Ten

Now that we have learned the numbers from one to ten in Kannada, let's practice using them in a conversation.

Dialogue

• Person 1: ನೀವು ಎಷ್ಟು ಹಣ ಕೊಡುವಿರಿ? (Neevu eshtu hana koduvaru?) (How much money are you giving?)
• Person 2: ಐದು ರೂಪಾಯಿ (Aidu ruupaayi) (Five rupees)

• Person 1: ನೀವು ನನಗೆ ಏನು ಕೊಡಬೇಕು? (Neevu nanage enu kodabeku?) (What do you want to give me?)
• Person 2: ನನಗೆ ಎರಡು ಪೆನ್ನುಗಳು ಬೇಕು (Nanage eradu pennugalu beku) (I want two pens)

Culture and Interesting Facts

Kannada is one of the oldest surviving languages in the world, with a history spanning more than 2000 years. It is the official language of the state of Karnataka in India, where it is spoken by more than 60 million people. Kannada language has contributed significantly to Indian literature, with works that range from Jnanpith Award winners to popular novels.

Kannada is also known for its unique colloquial expressions and proverbs, which reflect the rich cultural heritage of the state.

Practice

Now that you have learned to count in Kannada from one to ten, try counting from eleven to twenty on your own! You can also check out our Kannada Find native speakers and ask them any questions about Kannada. To improve your Kannada Vocabulary, you can also check out our other Kannada lessons on the Polyglot Club website.

Sources

• No "Kannada" in iOS 10.Again? | Apple Developer Forums
• English to Kannada Translator - Apps on Google Play
• Numbers in Kannada

Other Lessons

• Fruits
• Resources
• Days of the Week
• Health
• Express Surprise
• How to say Good Bye?
• Colors
• Clothes
• Food
• Days of the week (dinagalu)