Kannada

noun

Kan·​na·​da ˈkä-nə-də 

also

ˈka- 

: the major Dravidian language of Karnataka, southern India

Examples of Kannada in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lensed in both Kannada and English, the film will reach audiences across six Indian languages along with English versions, signaling aspirations for pan-India and international reach. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 June 2026

The production was shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with English-language performance presenting specific challenges around dialogue delivery. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026

Written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar, with Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar also producing, the film released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, timed to Gudi Padwa and Ugadi celebrations ahead of Eid. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026

That is, the Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam language editions of Toxic. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Kannada kannaḍa

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Kannada

• armada
• entrada
• espada
• hamada
• jornada
• posada
• quebrada
• ramada
• sagrada
• arthropoda
• intifada
• theravada