Language/Kannada/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Kannada learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about common drinks in Kannada. Drinks are an essential part of any culture, and they play a crucial role in social gatherings. This lesson will help you to increase your Kannada vocabulary.
Kannada Words for Drinks
Here's a list of some common drinks in Kannada.
| Kannada | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ನೀರು (nīru) | /niːru/ | Water |
| ಚಹಾ (c̣ahā) | /tʃahɑː/ | Tea |
| ಕಾಫಿ (kāphi) | /kaːphi/ | Coffee |
| ಹಣ್ಣು ಸಾರು (haṇṇu sāru) | /haɳɳu saːru/ | Fruit Juice |
| ಕೊಫ್ತು (koptu) | /koftu/ | Soda |
| ಬೀರು (bīru) | /biːru/ | Beer |
| ವಾಯ್ನ್ (vāyn) | /vɑjn/ | Wine |
Examples
Here are a few examples of how to use the above words in sentences.
Person 1: ನನಗೆ ನೀರು ಬೇಕು. (Nanage nīru bēku.) (I need water.) Person 2: ಸರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನೀರು ಇದೆ. (Sariyāgide. Illi nīru ide.) (Okay. Water is here.)
Person 1: ನಾನು ಚಹಾ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ. (Nānu caha māduttiddēne.) (I am making tea.) Person 2: ನನಗೂ ಒಂದು ಕಪ್ ಕೊಫ್ತು ಕೊಡಿ. (Nanagū ondu kap koptu koḍi.) (Give me a cup of soda too.)
Kannada Proverbs on Drinks
In Kannada culture, there are some proverbs related to drinks. Here are a few examples:
- ಹುರಿ ದೀಪದಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಲಸಿ ಕೊಳೆತ್ತಿದ್ದರೆ, ಹುರಿ ಗಡ್ಡದಲ್ಲಿ ನೀರು ಹಾಯಿಸುವುದು. (Huri dIpadalli nelasi koléttiddare, huri gaddadalli nIru hAyisuvádu.) - Meaning: "If one lives in a place where a lamp is bright but filled with soot, one ends up drinking water from a muddy stream."
- ಜೊತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೀರು ಕುಡಿಯುವ ಹುಡುಗರನ್ನು ಪರಿತ್ಯಾಗ ಮಾಡಿ ಬ್ರಾಂಡಿಗೆ ಹೋಗುವವರು ಯಾರೂ ಇಲ್ಲ. (Joteyalli bIrU kuḍiyuva hudugarannu parityAgamADi bRanḍige hOguvavaru yArU illa.) - Meaning: "No one abandons children who drink beer and goes over to brandy.”
Cultural Insight
Kannada's traditional drink, largely consumed in the rural areas, is "Maajjige" - a variation of "lassi" that is commonly made in North India. Maajjige is made by blending yogurt, water, and a few spices. Maajjige is a healthy drink as it cools down the body and aids digestion.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned about common drinks in Kannada, including water, tea, coffee, fruit juice, soda, beer, and wine. We also introduced some Kannada proverbs related to drinks and learned about traditional Kannada drinks. Don't forget to practice your Kannada with native speakers at Polyglot Club. To improve your Kannada vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website.💻
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