Language/Kannada/Grammar/Conjuncts

Kannada Grammar → Conjuncts

As a Kannada language teacher for over 20 years, I believe that learning about conjuncts is essential to become proficient in this beautiful language. In this lesson, we will explore everything you need to know about Kannada conjuncts, their pronunciation, and how to write them.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Questions & 0 to A1 Course.

What are Conjuncts in Kannada?

Kannada is a language that uses characters that are combined to form conjuncts. These conjuncts are formed using half or full characters by removing the space between the letters. The combination of these letters forms a new character with a unique pronunciation.

In Kannada, there are three types of conjuncts:

• Gunitakshara
• Yuktakshara
• ಒಂದು ಅಕ್ಷರ (One letter word)

Gunitakshara is formed by combining two or more full characters, while Yuktakshara is created by combining a full and a half character.

Pronunciation Rules for Conjuncts

Here are some general rules for pronouncing Kannada Conjuncts:

• The first letter of the conjugate is pronounced fully.
• The second letter is pronounced in a half-form.
• If the conjunct starts with 'y', it is pronounced fully.
• If the first letter of the conjunct ends with a vertical line or a curve, the second letter's half-form has a tail.

Let's look at some examples:

Kannada	Pronunciation	English
ಮುದ್ದು	muddu	Kissing
ದೂರು	dooru	To leave
ಶಾರ್ಟ್	shaartu	Shirt

How to Write Conjuncts

Writing Kannada conjuncts can be tricky, but it is essential to learn if you want to read and write in Kannada. Here are some tips to keep in mind when writing a Kannada Conjunct:

• First, write the full character of the first letter.
• Next, add the half-character of the second letter that follows the full letter. Make sure that the half-letter forms a perfect right angle with the full letter.
• You can further add other half or full character letters to form a complete word or sentence.

Be sure to practice your writing skills regularly to become proficient in writing Kannada conjuncts.

I hope this lesson has given you a good foundation in understanding Kannada Conjuncts. Keep practicing, and you'll be able to read and write like a pro in no time!

Table of Contents - Kannada Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introductions

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Vowels
• Consonants
• Conjuncts

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers
• Days and Months
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns
• Pronouns

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Common Verbs and Actions

• Basic Verbs
• Everyday Actions

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Verb Conjugation

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Describing People
• Describing Places
• Adverbs

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Food and Drink

• Meals and Ingredients
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Kannada Customs and Festivals

• Customs
• Festivals

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Kannada Literature and Cinema

• Literature
• Cinema

Other Lessons

• Pronouns
• Prepositions
• Conditional Mood
• How to Use Have
• Vowels
• Conjunctions
• Negation
• Gender
• Past Tense

Sources

• Kannada script - Wikipedia
• Kannada language and alphabet