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==Introduction ==
==Introduction ==
In this revised lesson, we will focus on the past tense in Kannada, essential for discussing actions, events, or states that have already occurred. By the end of this lesson, you'll be adept at conjugating both regular and irregular verbs in the past tense, crucial for fluent communication in Kannada.
In this lesson, we will focus on the past tense in Kannada, essential for discussing actions, events, or states that have already occurred. By the end of this lesson, you'll be adept at conjugating both regular and irregular verbs in the past tense, crucial for fluent communication in Kannada.


== Regular Verbs ==
== Regular Verbs ==
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== Conclusion ==
== Practice Phrases ==
This revised lesson should give you a comprehensive understanding of the past tense in Kannada, covering both regular and irregular verbs. Practice these conjugations to enhance your fluency in Kannada.
To further enhance your understanding of the past tense in Kannada, let's practice with some common phrases. Try to translate these phrases into Kannada:
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# I watched a movie.
# She cooked dinner.
# They played football.
# We visited a temple.
# You (singular) read a book.
 
== Quiz with Answers ==
Now, let's test your knowledge with a quiz. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the past tense in Kannada.
 
# ನಾನು ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು _______ (to watch).
# ಅವಳು ಊಟವನ್ನು _______ (to cook).
# ಅವರು ಫುಟ್ಬಾಲ್ _______ (to play).
# ನಾವು ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ _______ (to visit).
# ನೀನು ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು _______ (to read).
 
### Answers ###
1. ನಾನು ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ನೋಡಿದೆನು (Nodidenu).
2. ಅವಳು ಊಟವನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿದಳು (Maadidalu).
3. ಅವರು ಫುಟ್ಬಾಲ್ ಆಡಿದರು (Aadidaru).
4. ನಾವು ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋದೆವು (Hodevu).
5. ನೀನು ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು ಓದಿದೆ (Odide).


This format should make the lesson clear and easy to follow.




Revision as of 17:22, 10 January 2024

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Introduction

In this lesson, we will focus on the past tense in Kannada, essential for discussing actions, events, or states that have already occurred. By the end of this lesson, you'll be adept at conjugating both regular and irregular verbs in the past tense, crucial for fluent communication in Kannada.

Regular Verbs

Regular verbs in Kannada adhere to a predictable conjugation pattern. To form the past tense, we add a specific suffix to the root form of the verb, which varies depending on the subject. Here are corrected examples:

Example 1: To eat (ತಿನ್ನು)

Kannada Pronunciation English
ತಿಂದೆನು Tindenu I ate
ತಿಂದೆ Tinde You (singular) ate
ತಿಂದ Tinda He/She ate
ತಿಂದೆವು Tindeve We ate
ತಿಂದಿರಿ Tindiri You (plural) ate
ತಿಂದರು Tindaru They ate

Example 2: To sleep (ಮಲಗು)

Kannada Pronunciation English
ಮಲಗಿದೆನು Malagidenu I slept
ಮಲಗಿದೆ Malagide You (singular) slept
ಮಲಗಿದ Malagida He/She slept
ಮಲಗಿದೆವು Malagidevu We slept
ಮಲಗಿದಿರಿ Malagidiri You (plural) slept
ಮಲಗಿದರು Malagidaru They slept

Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs in Kannada have unique conjugations in the past tense. Let's look at some examples:

Example 1: To go (ಹೋಗು)

Kannada Pronunciation English
ಹೋದೆನು Hodenu I went
ಹೋದೆ Hode You (singular) went
ಹೋದ Hoda He/She went
ಹೋದೆವು Hodevu We went
ಹೋದಿರಿ Hodiri You (plural) went
ಹೋದರು Hodaru They went

Example 2: To come (ಬರು)

Kannada Pronunciation English
ಬಂದೆನು Bandenu I came
ಬಂದೆ Bande You (singular) came
ಬಂದ Banda He/She came
ಬಂದೆವು Bandevu We came
ಬಂದಿರಿ Bandiri You (plural) came
ಬಂದರು Bandaru They came

Practice Phrases

To further enhance your understanding of the past tense in Kannada, let's practice with some common phrases. Try to translate these phrases into Kannada:

  1. I watched a movie.
  2. She cooked dinner.
  3. They played football.
  4. We visited a temple.
  5. You (singular) read a book.

Quiz with Answers

Now, let's test your knowledge with a quiz. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the past tense in Kannada.

  1. ನಾನು ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು _______ (to watch).
  2. ಅವಳು ಊಟವನ್ನು _______ (to cook).
  3. ಅವರು ಫುಟ್ಬಾಲ್ _______ (to play).
  4. ನಾವು ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ _______ (to visit).
  5. ನೀನು ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು _______ (to read).
      1. Answers ###

1. ನಾನು ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ನೋಡಿದೆನು (Nodidenu). 2. ಅವಳು ಊಟವನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿದಳು (Maadidalu). 3. ಅವರು ಫುಟ್ಬಾಲ್ ಆಡಿದರು (Aadidaru). 4. ನಾವು ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋದೆವು (Hodevu). 5. ನೀನು ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು ಓದಿದೆ (Odide).


Table of Contents - Kannada Course - 0 to A1


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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Sources


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