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Kannada Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Kannada learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about fruits in Kannada.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Health & Everyday Actions.

Fruit in Kannada

Fruits in Kannada are referred to as "haNNu" (ಹಣ್ಣು). Just like in any other language, fruits are an important part of the Kannada diet, with many delicious local varieties available throughout the year.

To enrich your Kannada Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

List of Fruits in Kannada

Here's a list of commonly found fruits in Karnataka:

Kannada	Pronunciation	English
ಸೇಬು	Sebu	Apple
ಬಾಳೆ ಹಣ್ಣು	Bale haNNu	Banana
ಸೊತ್ತಿ ಹಣ್ಣು	Sotti haNNu	Pineapple
ಹಣ್ಣೇಕಾಯಿ	HaNNekayi	Mango
ಗ್ರೇಪ್ ಫ್ರೂಟ್	Grapefruit	Grapefruit
ಕಿವಿ	Kiwi	Kiwi
ಮಾವಿನ ಹಣ್ಣು	Maavina haNNu	Mango
ಪಪೆಯಾ	Papeya	Papaya
ಕೊರೆಂಟ್	KoreNt	Blackcurrant
ಚಕೋತಾ	ChakoTa	Sapodilla
ಪೈನಾಪಲ್	Painapal	Pineapple
ಕ್ಯಾರಮ್ಬೋಲಾ	Kyaarambola	Star Fruit
ಸಂತುಸ	Santusa	Orange
ಪೊಪೆಯ್ಸನ್ ಫ್ರೂಟ್	Popeyson phruut	Persimmon fruit
ಪಿಯರ್ ಫ್ರೂಟ್	Piyaar phruut	Pear fruit
ಹಣ್ಣುಗಳು	HaNNugalu	Berries
ಹಣ್ಣುತುಂಬಿ	HaNNutumbi	Blueberry
ಸ್ಟ್ರಾಬೆರಿ	Sţraaberi	Strawberry
ಕಿತ್ತಳೆ	Kittale	Watermelon
ಹಣ್ಣುಗಾಡಿದ	HaNNugaaDid	Cranberry

Fruit Dialogue

Here's an example dialogue to help you understand how to use these fruits in context:

• Person 1: ಮಾವಿನ ಹಣ್ಣು ತಿನ್ನುವುದು ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರಿಯ ಕಾರ್ಯ. (Mavina haNNu tinnuvudu nanna priya kaarya.) (Eating mango is my favourite activity.)
• Person 2: ನೀವು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮನೆಯಿಂದ ಬಾಳೆ ಹಣ್ಣು ತಂದಿದ್ದಾರಾ? (Neevu nimma mane yinda bale haNNu tandiddara?) (Did you bring bananas from your house?)

Interesting facts about Fruits

Did you know that Pineapples are not just a delicious and juicy fruit but also have various benefits for our body? Pineapple is low in calories, rich in fiber, and contains bromelain, which helps break down protein in the body. This means that eating pineapple can help with digestion and weight loss - so go ahead and indulge guilt-free!

Summary

In this Kannada Vocabulary lesson, we learned the names of some fruits in Kannada, how to use them in context, and some interesting facts about a fruit. Remember to practice these new words with others and in everyday conversation to improve your Kannada vocabulary.

Sources

• Kannada Vocabulary - Fruits
• 15 Kannada ideas | kannada language, learning worksheets ...
• Fruit Names in Kannada and English | Fruits in Kannada - Learn Entry

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