“Namaskāra” is the respectful Kannada hello for all occasions.
Key phrases
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ
Namaskāra
Hello
ವಿದಾಯ
Vidāya
Goodbye
ಶುಭೋದಯ
Śubhōdaya
Good morning
Use it in a sentence
- ನೀವು ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಿ?Nīvu hēgiddīri?How are you?
- ನಾನು ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ.Nānu cennāgiddēne.I am fine.
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Use the respectful “nīvu” (you) with elders; “nīnu” only with friends.
🪴 Culture & usage
- A slight bow or folded hands with “Namaskāra” is the traditional greeting.
Quiz time
"Good morning" in Kannada is:
Hello in Kannada is ____
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