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As a Kannada language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I understand the importance of learning new vocabulary related to daily life. In this lesson, we will focus on modes of transportation in Kannada. Whether you are traveling for pleasure or work, it is essential to know the names of different vehicles to communicate effectively. Let's get started!
Vehicles on Land
Cars and Motorcycles
| Kannada | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ಕಾರ | Kāra | Car |
| ಮೋಟಾರ್ ಸೈಕಲ್ | Mōṭār saikl | Motorcycle |
| ಸ್ಕೂಟರ್ | Skūṭar | Scooter |
Buses and Trucks
| Kannada | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ಬಸ್ | Bas | Bus |
| ಟ್ರಕ್ | Ṭrak | Truck |
Trains
| Kannada | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ರೈಲು | Railu | Train |
| ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು | Kuḷitukollaṇu | To board |
| ಇಳೆಯುವುದು | Iḷeyuvaṇu | To get off |
Vehicles in the Air
Airplanes
| Kannada | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ವಿಮಾನ | Vimāna | Airplane |
| ಉಡುಗೊರೆ ಕೊಡುವ ಸ್ಥಳ | Uḍugore koduva sthala | Airport |
| ಹಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು | Hālinalli kuḷitukollaṇu | To board a plane |
| ಹಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿಂದ ಇಳೆಯುವುದು | Hālinalliṃda iḷeyuvaṇu | To disembark from a plane |
Helicopters
| Kannada | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ಹೆಲಿಕಾಪ್ಟರ್ | Helikāpṭar | Helicopter |
Other Useful Vocabulary
- ಅಟ್ಟಿಸೇವೆ (Aṭṭisēve) - Service station
- ಹೋಟಲ್ (Hōṭal) - Hotel
- ಟ್ರೈನ್ ಸ್ಟೇಷನ್ (Ṭrain sṭēśan) - Train station
- ಟ್ಯಾಕ್ಸಿ (Ṭyākṣi) - Taxi
- ಬೆಂಗುಳೂರು (Beṅguḷūru) - Bengaluru
I hope this lesson helps you feel more confident when discussing transportation in Kannada. Keep practicing, and soon, you'll find yourself speaking like a pro!