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Introduction: In this lesson, we will dive into the topic of verb conjugation in the past tense in the Kannada language. Understanding how to conjugate verbs correctly is essential for effective communication in Kannada. The past tense allows us to talk about actions, events, or states that have already occurred. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in conjugating regular and irregular verbs in the past tense, enabling you to express yourself fluently in Kannada.

Regular Verbs

Regular verbs in Kannada follow a predictable pattern in their conjugation. To form the past tense, we use the root form of the verb and add the appropriate suffix based on the subject. Let's explore the conjugation of regular verbs in the past tense using a few examples:

Example 1: To eat

Kannada	Pronunciation	English
ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಾನೆ	Tinnutthāne	He eats
ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ	Tinnutthiddēne	I ate
ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀಯೆ	Tinnutthiddīye	You ate
ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾನೆ	Tinnutthiddāne	He ate
ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ	Tinnutthiddāḷe	She ate
ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದೆ	Tinnutthiddē	We ate
ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದ್ವೀರಿ	Tinnutthiddvīri	You all ate
ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದರು	Tinnutthiddaru	They ate

Example 2: To sleep

Kannada	Pronunciation	English
ನಿದ್ದೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೆ	Nidde hōguttiddē	I slept
ನಿದ್ದೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತೇನೆ	Nidde hōguttēne	I will sleep
ನಿದ್ದೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀಯೆ	Nidde hōguttiddīye	You slept
ನಿದ್ದೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದ್ವಿರಿ	Nidde hōguttiddviri	You all slept
ನಿದ್ದೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದರು	Nidde hōguttiddaru	They slept

As you can see from the examples above, the suffixes change based on the subject of the verb. Pay attention to the pronunciation and practice these conjugations to improve your fluency in Kannada.

Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs in Kannada do not follow the same pattern as regular verbs in their conjugation. Each irregular verb has its own unique conjugation in the past tense. Let's take a look at a few examples of irregular verb conjugation in the past tense:

Example 1: To go

Kannada	Pronunciation	English
ಹೋದೆನು	Hōdenu	I went
ಹೋದೆನೆ	Hōdene	You went
ಹೋದ	Hōda	He went
ಹೋದಳೆ	Hōdaḷe	She went
ಹೋದೆವರೆ	Hōdevare	We went
ಹೋದೆವರು	Hōdevaru	You all went
ಹೋದರು	Hōdaru	They went

Example 2: To come

Kannada	Pronunciation	English
ಬಂದೆನು	Bandenu	I came
ಬಂದೆನೆ	Bandene	You came
ಬಂದ	Banda	He came
ಬಂದಳೆ	Bandaḷe	She came
ಬಂದೆವರೆ	Bandevare	We came
ಬಂದೆವರು	Bandevaru	You all came
ಬಂದರು	Bandaru	They came

As you can see, irregular verbs have unique conjugations that need to be memorized. Practice these conjugations regularly to become comfortable with using irregular verbs in the past tense.

Cultural Insights

The Kannada language has evolved over centuries and has been influenced by various cultures and historical events. The usage and understanding of the past tense in different regions of Karnataka may vary slightly due to these cultural influences. For example, in certain rural regions, the past tense is used more frequently in daily conversations, while in urban areas, it may be more common to use the present tense to describe past events. Understanding these regional variations can help you adapt your language usage to different contexts and connect with native Kannada speakers on a deeper level.

Interesting Fact: Kannada is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and has a rich literary tradition dating back to the 9th century. It is also the official language of the state of Karnataka in India and is spoken by millions of people worldwide.

Practice Exercises

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Complete the following exercises to practice conjugating regular and irregular verbs in the past tense:

Exercise 1: Conjugate the following regular verbs in the past tense: 1. To write 2. To read 3. To speak 4. To sing 5. To dance

Exercise 2: Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the past tense: 1. To see 2. To hear 3. To know 4. To do 5. To say

Solutions:

Exercise 1: 1. ಬರೆದೆನು (Baredeṇu) 2. ಓದಿದೆನು (Ōdideṇu) 3. ಮಾತಾಡಿದೆನು (Māṭāḍideṇu) 4. ಹಾಡಿದೆನು (Hāḍideṇu) 5. ನರ್ತಿಸಿದೆನು (Nartisideṇu)

Exercise 2: 1. ನೋಡಿದೆನು (Nōḍideṇu) 2. ಕೇಳಿದೆನು (Kēḷideṇu) 3. ಗೊತ್ತಾಯಿತು (Gottāyitu) 4. ಮಾಡಿದೆನು (Māḍideṇu) 5. ಹೇಳಿದೆನು (Hēḷideṇu)

Practice these exercises regularly to improve your verb conjugation skills in the past tense.

Table of Contents - Kannada Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

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

Videos

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Past Continuous Tense | Spoken English | Tenses in Kannada

Past Perfect Tense | Tenses | English grammar in Kannada

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-As we continue our journey to learn Kannada, we come across the need to express actions that have already happened in the past. In this lesson, we will learn how to conjugate Kannada verbs in the past tense, including regular and irregular verbs.
+Introduction:
+In this lesson, we will dive into the topic of verb conjugation in the past tense in the Kannada language. Understanding how to conjugate verbs correctly is essential for effective communication in Kannada. The past tense allows us to talk about actions, events, or states that have already occurred. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in conjugating regular and irregular verbs in the past tense, enabling you to express yourself fluently in Kannada.
-<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Kannada/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] & [[Language/Kannada/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]].</span>
 == Regular Verbs ==
+Regular verbs in Kannada follow a predictable pattern in their conjugation. To form the past tense, we use the root form of the verb and add the appropriate suffix based on the subject. Let's explore the conjugation of regular verbs in the past tense using a few examples:
-Regular verbs in Kannada are formed by adding the suffix "-ದ್ದು (-addu)" to the present stem. The present stem is obtained by removing the "-ರು (-aru)" suffix from the infinitive form of the verb. Here is an example:
+=== Example 1: To eat ===
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 ! Kannada !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ಮಾಡುವ || māḍuva || to do
+| ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಾನೆ || Tinnutthāne || He eats
+|-
+| ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ || Tinnutthiddēne || I ate
+|-
+| ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀಯೆ || Tinnutthiddīye || You ate
+|-
+| ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾನೆ || Tinnutthiddāne || He ate
+|-
+| ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ || Tinnutthiddāḷe || She ate
+|-
+| ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದೆ || Tinnutthiddē || We ate
 |-
-| ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವ || māḍuttiruva || doing
+| ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದ್ವೀರಿ || Tinnutthiddvīri || You all ate
 |-
-| ಮಾಡಿದ || māḍida || did
+| ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದರು || Tinnutthiddaru || They ate
 |}
-As you can see in the example, we take the infinitive form of the verb "to do" which is "ಮಾಡುವ (māḍuva)" and remove the "-ರು (-aru)" suffix to get the present stem "ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವ (māḍuttiruva)". Finally, we add the past tense suffix "-ದ್ದು (-addu)" to get the past tense "ಮಾಡಿದ (māḍida)" which means "did".
+=== Example 2: To sleep ===
-Let's look at some more examples of regular verbs in the past tense:
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 ! Kannada !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ಹೇಳಿದ || hēḷida || said
+| ನಿದ್ದೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೆ || Nidde hōguttiddē || I slept
 |-
-| ಬರೆದ || bareḷida || wrote
+| ನಿದ್ದೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತೇನೆ || Nidde hōguttēne || I will sleep
 |-
-| ಓದಿದ || ōdida || read
+| ನಿದ್ದೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀಯೆ || Nidde hōguttiddīye || You slept
 |-
-| ಬಾಯ್ದಿದೆ || bāydidu || opened
+| ನಿದ್ದೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದ್ವಿರಿ || Nidde hōguttiddviri || You all slept
+|-
+| ನಿದ್ದೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದರು || Nidde hōguttiddaru || They slept
 |}
-In all these examples, we simply take the present stem of the verb and add the past tense suffix "-ದ್ದು (-addu)" to get the past tense form.
+As you can see from the examples above, the suffixes change based on the subject of the verb. Pay attention to the pronunciation and practice these conjugations to improve your fluency in Kannada.
 == Irregular Verbs ==
+Irregular verbs in Kannada do not follow the same pattern as regular verbs in their conjugation. Each irregular verb has its own unique conjugation in the past tense. Let's take a look at a few examples of irregular verb conjugation in the past tense:
-There are some verbs in Kannada that do not follow the regular pattern in the past tense. These verbs have to be memorized separately. Here are some examples:
+=== Example 1: To go ===
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 |-
-| ಹೊರಟುಹೋಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ || horatu hōgidde ne || left
+| ಹೋದೆನು || Hōdenu || I went
+|-
+| ಹೋದೆನೆ || Hōdene || You went
+|-
+| ಹೋದ || Hōda || He went
+|-
+| ಹೋದಳೆ || Hōdaḷe || She went
 |-
-| ಇರುತ್ತಿದ್ದೆ || iruttide || was
+| ಹೋದೆವರೆ || Hōdevare || We went
 |-
-| ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದು ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದೇನೆ || kelasa kku bandu kuḷitukoṇḍide ne || worked (literally means "came to work and sat down")
+| ಹೋದೆವರು || Hōdevaru || You all went
+|-
+| ಹೋದರು || Hōdaru || They went
 |}
-As you can see from these examples, irregular verbs have unique past tense forms that cannot be derived using the regular pattern.
+=== Example 2: To come ===
-== Negation in the Past Tense ==
-Negating verbs in the past tense is very simple in Kannada. To form the negative past tense, we simply add the word "ಇಲ್ಲವೇ (-illavē)" after the verb in the past tense form. For example:
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 |-
-| ಮಾಡಲಿಲ್ಲ || māḍallilla || did not do
+| ಬಂದೆನು || Bandenu || I came
+|-
+| ಬಂದೆನೆ || Bandene || You came
+|-
+| ಬಂದ || Banda || He came
+|-
+| ಬಂದಳೆ || Bandaḷe || She came
+|-
+| ಬಂದೆವರೆ || Bandevare || We came
 |-
-| ಹೇಳಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ || hēḷirallilla || did not say
+| ಬಂದೆವರು || Bandevaru || You all came
 |-
-| ಬರೆಯಲಿಲ್ಲ || bareyalilla || did not write
+| ಬಂದರು || Bandaru || They came
 |}
-== Conclusion ==
+As you can see, irregular verbs have unique conjugations that need to be memorized. Practice these conjugations regularly to become comfortable with using irregular verbs in the past tense.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+The Kannada language has evolved over centuries and has been influenced by various cultures and historical events. The usage and understanding of the past tense in different regions of Karnataka may vary slightly due to these cultural influences. For example, in certain rural regions, the past tense is used more frequently in daily conversations, while in urban areas, it may be more common to use the present tense to describe past events. Understanding these regional variations can help you adapt your language usage to different contexts and connect with native Kannada speakers on a deeper level.
+Interesting Fact: Kannada is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and has a rich literary tradition dating back to the 9th century. It is also the official language of the state of Karnataka in India and is spoken by millions of people worldwide.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Complete the following exercises to practice conjugating regular and irregular verbs in the past tense:
+Exercise 1: Conjugate the following regular verbs in the past tense:
+. To write
+. To read
+. To speak
+. To sing
+. To dance
+Exercise 2: Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the past tense:
+. To see
+. To hear
+. To know
+. To do
+. To say
+Solutions:
-In this lesson, we have learned how to conjugate Kannada verbs in the past tense, including regular and irregular verbs. We have also seen how to negate verbs in the past tense. Practice these forms as much as possible to become comfortable with expressing past actions and events in Kannada.
+Exercise 1:
+. ಬರೆದೆನು (Baredeṇu)
+. ಓದಿದೆನು (Ōdideṇu)
+. ಮಾತಾಡಿದೆನು (Māṭāḍideṇu)
+. ಹಾಡಿದೆನು (Hāḍideṇu)
+. ನರ್ತಿಸಿದೆನು (Nartisideṇu)
+Exercise 2:
+. ನೋಡಿದೆನು (Nōḍideṇu)
+. ಕೇಳಿದೆನು (Kēḷideṇu)
+. ಗೊತ್ತಾಯಿತು (Gottāyitu)
+. ಮಾಡಿದೆನು (Māḍideṇu)
+. ಹೇಳಿದೆನು (Hēḷideṇu)
+Practice these exercises regularly to improve your verb conjugation skills in the past tense.
-<span link>Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: [[Language/Kannada/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]] & [[Language/Kannada/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]].</span>
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+==Sources==
+* [http://www.learnkannadaonline.com/2017/11/verbs-in-kannada-learn-past-tense-verbs.html Verbs in Kannada | Learn past tense verbs ... - Learn Kannada Online]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kannada_grammar Kannada grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [http://learnkannadawithme.blogspot.com/2013/08/past-tense-with-root-verb-hogu-go.html Kannada Tenses - Past Tense with Root ... - Learn Kannada with me]
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-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kannada_grammar Kannada grammar - Wikipedia]
-* [http://learnkannadawithme.blogspot.com/2013/08/past-tense-with-root-verb-hogu-go.html Kannada Tenses - Past Tense with Root ... - Learn Kannada with me]
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