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KannadaVocabulary0 to A1 Course → Describing People

As a Kannada language teacher for over 20 years, I have seen many students struggle when it comes to describing people in Kannada. In this lesson, we will cover adjectives that will help you describe people's appearance, personality, and emotions.


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Adjectives for Appearance[edit | edit source]

Kannada has a variety of adjectives that will help you describe someone's physical appearance. Here are some of the most common:

Kannada Pronunciation English
ಕಣ್ಣುಗಳು (kaṇṇugaḷu) kuh-NU-guh-lu Eyes
ಮೈದಾನ (maidāna) MY-duh-na Face
ಕೂತಲು (kūtalu) KOO-tuh-lu Hair
ತೊಡೆ (tode) TOH-deh Shoulder
ಮೀಸಲು (mīsalu) MEE-suh-lu Fingers
ಕಾಲುಗಳು (kālugalu) KAH-lu-guh-lu Legs

For example, you can say "ಆಕೆಯ ಕಣ್ಣುಗಳು ನೀಲಿಯಾಗಿವೆ" (ākeya kaṇṇugaḷu nīliyāgive) to describe someone's blue eyes.

Adjectives for Personality[edit | edit source]

Describing someone's personality can be more challenging than describing their appearance. Here are some common personality adjectives in Kannada:

  • ಹೆಚ್ಚುಮನಸ್ಸುಳ್ಳ (hechchumanasullā) - Kind
  • ದು:ಖಿತ (duḵhit) - Sad
  • ಹಿಗ್ಗುವ (higg̱uvu) - Happy
  • ಗಣ್ಯ (gaṇya) - Important
  • ಕೋಪೀಕರ (kōpīkara) - Angry

For example, you can say "ಅವನು ಹೆಚ್ಚುಮನಸ್ಸುಳ್ಳ ಮನುಷ್ಯ" (avanu hechchumanasullā manushya) to describe someone as a kind person.

Adjectives for Emotions[edit | edit source]

Finally, let's take a look at some adjectives that will help you describe someone's emotions:

  • ಕೆಂಪು (keṁpu) - Red (angry)
  • ಕಳ್ಳತೆ (kaḷḷate) - Cheat
  • ಬೇಸತು (bēsatu) - Tired
  • ಸಮಾಧಾನದ (samādhānada) - Peaceful
  • ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಹರ್ಷಿತ (atyanta harshita) - Very happy

For instance, you can say "ಅವಳು ಬೇಸತುತ್ತಾಳೆ" (avalu bēsatutthāḷe) to convey that someone is feeling tired.

Remember, when describing people, it's important to use the appropriate adjective to truly capture their appearance, personality, or emotion. Keep practicing and soon you will be able to express complex ideas in Kannada!

Table of Contents - Kannada Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Basic Greetings and Introductions


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Pronouns


Common Verbs and Actions


Verb Conjugation


Adjectives and Adverbs


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Food and Drink


Kannada Customs and Festivals


Travel and Transportation


Kannada Literature and Cinema

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