Numbers and Time Basics
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of counting and telling time to navigate daily life in Karnataka with confidence.
- Identify and pronounce Kannada numbers from 1 to 20.
- Name the seven days of the week in order.
- Ask and state the current time using hours and minutes.
Lo que aprenderás
Learn to count and express basic time concepts. Master the fundamental numbers and simple time-telling phrases.
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Números en Kannada 1-10: Contar para principiantesMastering 1-10 in Kannada allows you to handle transactions, time, and quantities with confidence and local flair.
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Números en kannada 11-20 (hannondu, ippattu)Master the prefixes
han-andhadi-to logically build numbers 11 through 18 in Kannada. -
Días de la semana en kannada (vaara)Simply attach
vaarato the seven celestial names to master the Kannada weekly calendar. -
Decir la hora en kannada (Gante, Nimisha)To tell time in Kannada, state the hour number +
gante, then the minute number +nimisha.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Count objects from 1 to 20 fluently.
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By the end you will be able to: State the day of the week and the current time.
Ejemplos clave (8)
Eraḍu nimiṣadalli bartīni.
I will come in two minutes.
Números en Kannada 1-10: Contar para principiantesBus hadinaidu nimishadalli barutte.
The bus will come in fifteen minutes.
Números en kannada 11-20 (hannondu, ippattu)Consejos y trucos (4)
The 'U' factor
The 'N' Glue
hadi- prefix with numbers starting with vowels (5, 6, 7, 8), always insert an 'n'. Hadi + aidu = hadinaidu. It makes you sound much more native!The 'Sh' Rule
The 'Vare' Exception
onduvare. Don't say ondu gante muvattu nimisha unless you're reading a formal digital clock out loud!Vocabulario clave (6)
Real-World Preview
Meeting at the Market
Review Summary
- Ondu, Eradu, Muru...
- Hannondu, Hanneradu...
- Day + vara
- Number + Gante
Errores comunes
Do not add unnecessary suffixes to 'gante'. It is used as a standalone noun for time.
You do not need to say 'ten-twenty' for twenty. Each number has its own unique name.
'Vara' already means day. Adding 'din' is redundant.
Reglas en este capítulo (4)
Next Steps
Congratulations on completing the A0 level! You have built a solid foundation. Keep practicing these basics daily to achieve fluency.
Label items in your house with Kannada numbers 1-20.
Práctica rápida (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
Aidu gante hannondu nimisha.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Decir la hora en kannada (Gante, Nimisha)
Nanage ___ (2) dosa bēku.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Números en Kannada 1-10: Contar para principiantes
Choose the most natural option:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Decir la hora en kannada (Gante, Nimisha)
Find and fix the mistake:
I have 9 apples: Nanna hattira 'Hattu' ಸೇಬು ಇದೆ.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Números en Kannada 1-10: Contar para principiantes
ನನ್ನ ಹತ್ತಿರ _______ (12) ಪೆನ್ ಇದೆ.
hanneradu, following the han- prefix pattern.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Números en kannada 11-20 (hannondu, ippattu)
Choose the correct Kannada word for Friday:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Días de la semana en kannada (vaara)
Find and fix the mistake:
Avanu hanmooru (13) rupaayi kotta.
hadi- prefix, resulting in hadimooru, not hanmooru.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Números en kannada 11-20 (hannondu, ippattu)
Eega naalku ____.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Decir la hora en kannada (Gante, Nimisha)
Find and fix the mistake:
Is 'Budhavaara' Thursday?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Días de la semana en kannada (vaara)
Choose the word for 5:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Números en Kannada 1-10: Contar para principiantes
Score: /10
Preguntas frecuentes (6)
ondu. It rhymes with 'fondue' but starts with an 'O' sound.Ondu is 'one' (cardinal), while onndane is 'first' (ordinal). Use ondu for counting things.han- and hadi- and snapping them onto the numbers you already know.hattu (ten). The 'ha' sound is the leftover of the word for ten, just shortened for speed.Somavaara often implies 'on Monday' depending on the sentence structure.vaara. It is the same word used as a suffix for the days.
