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Which term refers to 'taxi' in the provided vocabulary?
Which term refers to 'taxi' in the provided vocabulary?
In the context of giving directions, what does 'uttara' mean?
In the context of giving directions, what does 'uttara' mean?
Which word is used to denote 'right' in the provided vocabulary?
Which word is used to denote 'right' in the provided vocabulary?
What is the meaning of 'sētuve' in the vocabulary list?
What is the meaning of 'sētuve' in the vocabulary list?
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Which word corresponds to 'boat/ferry' in the vocabulary?
Which word corresponds to 'boat/ferry' in the vocabulary?
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In the vocabulary for travel, what is the term for 'canal'?
In the vocabulary for travel, what is the term for 'canal'?
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What does 'dakṣiṇa' refer to in directional vocabulary?
What does 'dakṣiṇa' refer to in directional vocabulary?
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Which of the following terms means 'map' in the vocabulary?
Which of the following terms means 'map' in the vocabulary?
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Identify the term that translates to 'street/road' in the vocabulary context.
Identify the term that translates to 'street/road' in the vocabulary context.
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Which word means 'vehicle' in the provided vocabulary?
Which word means 'vehicle' in the provided vocabulary?
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Study Notes
Kannada Grammar and Vocabulary Overview
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Case Endings in Kannada
- Genitive: Indicates possession; marked by 'idaraddu' (this) and 'adaraddu' (that).
- Locative: Specifies location; 'illi' means "here," and 'alli' means "there."
- Vocative: Used for addressing; 'ide' for singular and 'ade' for plural.
Declension and Verb Conjugation Practice
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Noun Practice for Instrumental and Dative Cases
- Example nouns include:
- 'lēkhani' (writing instrument),
- 'adhyāpaka' (teacher),
- 'navilu' (tiger),
- 'āne' (elephant),
- 'mara' (tree).
- Other nouns for practice include 'mēju' (bed), 'nivāsa' (home), 'kīlikai' (key), 'paddu' (spoon), 'rāste' (roads).
- Example nouns include:
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Negative Form of Verbs
- Practice forming negative sentences for verbs such as 'to go', 'to come', 'to write', etc.
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Translation Exercises
- Example sentences for translation:
- "He takes from the bowl."
- "We go home from school."
- "I come from America."
- "They go to India."
- Example sentences for translation:
Vocabulary: Postpositions and Locations
- Postpositions express relationships between nouns and are crucial for conveying meaning.
- Examples:
- 'baḷiyalli' (beside),
- 'hattira' (near),
- 'keḷage' (under),
- 'munde' (in front),
- 'hindagaḍe' (behind).
- Notable terms of distance: 'dūra' (far), 'sutta' (around), 'horagaḍe' (outside).
- Examples:
Supplemental Vocabulary: Shopping and Clothing
- Common store types include:
- 'bajāru' (supermarket),
- 'auṣadhada aṅgaḍi' (pharmacy),
- 'kīrāṇi aṅgaḍi' (grocery store),
- 'baṭṭeya aṅgadi' (clothing store).
- Key items for sale:
- 'ratna' (jewel),
- 'oḍave' (jewelry),
- 'alankāra' (decoration),
- 'kanti' (necklace),
- 'pātta' (belt).
Vocabulary: Travel and Directions
- Transport vocabulary:
- 'gāḍi' (car),
- 'bāḍige kālu' (taxi),
- 'vāhaṇa' (vehicle).
- Directional terms for navigation:
- 'uttara' (north),
- 'dakṣiṇa' (south),
- 'pūrva' (east),
- 'paścima' (west).
Practice Sections
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Declension Practice
- Decline given nouns into locative and vocative cases.
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Verb Conjugation
- Practice present progressive and future tense conjugations based on provided pronouns.
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Imperative Forms
- Conjugations for verbs in imperative for different contexts (optative, standard, polite, etc.).
Utilizing Contextual Vocabulary
- Key phrases and their translations provide practical understanding, fostering better communication in travel and cultural interactions within Kannada-speaking regions.
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Description
This quiz covers essential aspects of Kannada grammar, including case endings, declension, and verb conjugation. You'll practice noun usage in various cases and explore translation exercises to enhance your vocabulary and understanding of sentence structure in Kannada.
