Learning how to express emotions is an important step in speaking any language naturally. In this lesson, you’ll learn common emotions in Kannada, how to pronounce them, and use them in real-life sentences.
Why Learn Emotions?
Emotions help you:
- Express how you feel
- Understand others
- Make conversations natural and human
Let’s look at some everyday emotions in Kannada.
Common Emotions & Sentences
| Emotion | Kannada Word | Pronunciation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy | ಸಂತೋಷ (Santōsha) | san-to-sha | ನಾನು ಸಂತೋಷದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದೇನೆ (I am happy) |
| Sad | ದುಃಖ (Duhkha) | duh-kha | ಅವನು ದುಃಖಿತನಾಗಿದ್ದಾನೆ (He is sad) |
| Angry | ಕೋಪ (Kōpa) | ko-pa | ಅವಳು ಕೋಪಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾಳೆ (She is angry) |
| Scared | ಭಯ (Bhaya) | bha-ya | ನನಗೆ ಭಯವಾಗಿದೆ (I am scared) |
| Tired | ದಣಿವು (Daṇivu) | da-ni-vu | ನಾನು ದಣಿದಿದ್ದೇನೆ (I am tired) |
| Excited | ಉತ್ಸಾಹ (Utsāha) | ut-saa-ha | ನಾವು ಉತ್ಸಾಹದಿಂದಿದ್ದೇವೆ (We are excited) |
| Nervous | ಆತಂಕ (Atanka) | Aa-tan-ka | ನಾನು ಆತಂಕದಲಿದಿನಿ (I am nervous) |
| Confused | ಗೊಂದಲ (Gondala) | gon-da-la | ಅವನು ಗೊಂದಲದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾನೆ (He is confused) |
| Shy | ಲಜ್ಜೆ (Lajja) | la-jje | ಅವಳು ಲಜ್ಜೆಯಿಂದ ನಗುತಾಳೆ (She smiled shyly) |
Quick Tips to Remember
- Most emotion words end with “ಅ” or “ತೆ”
- You can say “ನಾನು … ಇದ್ದೇನೆ” = I am …
- To express someone else’s feelings, use: ಅವನು/ಅವಳು … ಇದ್ದಾನೆ/ಇದ್ದಾಳೆ
Practice Sentences
Try reading these out loud:
- ನಾನು ಸಂತೋಷದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದೇನೆ –Nanu Santhoshadalidene (I am happy)
- ನಿನಗೆ ಭಯವಾಗಿದೆನಾ? – Ninage Bhayavadidena (Are you scared?)
- ಅವರು ಉತ್ಸಾಹದಿಂದ ಇದ್ದಾರೆ – Avaru uthsahadinda Idhare (They are excited)
- ಅವಳು ಕೋಪಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾಳೆ – Avalu Kopagondidale (She is angry)
- ನಾವು ದಣಿದಿದ್ದೇವೆ – Navu Danidideve (We are tired)
Summary
Now you know how to express 10+ emotions in Kannada. Start using them in your daily life, practice in front of a mirror, or talk with a friend or family member.
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