Language/Kannada/Vocabulary/Describing-People
As a Kannada language teacher for over 20 years, I have seen many students struggle when it comes to describing people in Kannada. In this lesson, we will cover adjectives that will help you describe people's appearance, personality, and emotions.
Adjectives for Appearance
Kannada has a variety of adjectives that will help you describe someone's physical appearance. Here are some of the most common:
| Kannada | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ಕಣ್ಣುಗಳು (kaṇṇugaḷu) | kuh-NU-guh-lu | Eyes |
| ಮೈದಾನ (maidāna) | MY-duh-na | Face |
| ಕೂತಲು (kūtalu) | KOO-tuh-lu | Hair |
| ತೊಡೆ (tode) | TOH-deh | Shoulder |
| ಮೀಸಲು (mīsalu) | MEE-suh-lu | Fingers |
| ಕಾಲುಗಳು (kālugalu) | KAH-lu-guh-lu | Legs |
For example, you can say "ಆಕೆಯ ಕಣ್ಣುಗಳು ನೀಲಿಯಾಗಿವೆ" (ākeya kaṇṇugaḷu nīliyāgive) to describe someone's blue eyes.
Adjectives for Personality
Describing someone's personality can be more challenging than describing their appearance. Here are some common personality adjectives in Kannada:
- ಹೆಚ್ಚುಮನಸ್ಸುಳ್ಳ (hechchumanasullā) - Kind
- ದು:ಖಿತ (duḵhit) - Sad
- ಹಿಗ್ಗುವ (higg̱uvu) - Happy
- ಗಣ್ಯ (gaṇya) - Important
- ಕೋಪೀಕರ (kōpīkara) - Angry
For example, you can say "ಅವನು ಹೆಚ್ಚುಮನಸ್ಸುಳ್ಳ ಮನುಷ್ಯ" (avanu hechchumanasullā manushya) to describe someone as a kind person.
Adjectives for Emotions
Finally, let's take a look at some adjectives that will help you describe someone's emotions:
- ಕೆಂಪು (keṁpu) - Red (angry)
- ಕಳ್ಳತೆ (kaḷḷate) - Cheat
- ಬೇಸತು (bēsatu) - Tired
- ಸಮಾಧಾನದ (samādhānada) - Peaceful
- ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಹರ್ಷಿತ (atyanta harshita) - Very happy
For instance, you can say "ಅವಳು ಬೇಸತುತ್ತಾಳೆ" (avalu bēsatutthāḷe) to convey that someone is feeling tired.
Remember, when describing people, it's important to use the appropriate adjective to truly capture their appearance, personality, or emotion. Keep practicing and soon you will be able to express complex ideas in Kannada!