Possessive Pronouns
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
To show possession in Kannada, add the suffix '-a' or '-du' to the pronoun to indicate 'belonging to'.
- Use 'nanna' (ನನ್ನ) for 'my' (e.g., nanna mane - my house).
- Use 'ninna' (ನಿನ್ನ) for 'your' (informal) (e.g., ninna pustaka - your book).
- Use 'avara' (ಅವರ) for 'his/her/their' (formal) (e.g., avara mane - their house).
Possessive Pronoun Formation
| Pronoun (Subject) | Possessive Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
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Naanu
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Nanna
|
My
|
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Neenu
|
Ninna
|
Your (Inf)
|
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Neevu
|
Nimma
|
Your (Formal)
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Avanu
|
Avana
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His
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Avalu
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Avala
|
Her
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Avaru
|
Avara
|
Their/His/Her (Formal)
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Meanings
Possessive pronouns in Kannada are formed by modifying personal pronouns to indicate ownership or association with a noun.
Direct Possession
Indicating an object belongs to a person.
“Nanna car”
“Ninna pen”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
|
Possessive + Noun
|
Nanna mane
|
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Negative
|
Possessive + Noun + Alla
|
Nanna mane alla
|
|
Question
|
Possessive + Noun + Ena?
|
Idu ninna pustaka?
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Formal
|
Nimma + Noun
|
Nimma hesaru
|
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Informal
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Ninna + Noun
|
Ninna pen
|
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Plural
|
Avara + Noun
|
Avara mane
|
طیف رسمیت
Idu nimma pustakave? (Asking about an object)
Idu nimma pustaka? (Asking about an object)
Idu ninna pustaka? (Asking about an object)
Idhu ninna book-a? (Asking about an object)
Possessive Pronoun Map
First Person
- Nanna My
Second Person
- Ninna Your (Inf)
- Nimma Your (Formal)
Third Person
- Avana His
- Avala Her
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Nanna mane alli ide.
My house is there.
Idu ninna pen?
Is this your pen?
Avara car kempu.
Their car is red.
Nimma hesaru enu?
What is your name?
Nanna tande illi iddare.
My father is here.
Nimma pustaka nalli ide.
Your book is in the bag.
Avala mane doddadu.
Her house is big.
Avana bike hosa.
His bike is new.
Nanna kelasa thumba ide.
I have a lot of work.
Nimma salahe nanage bekagide.
I need your advice.
Avara matugalu nannannu prabhaviside.
Their words influenced me.
Ninna yochane sari ide.
Your thought is correct.
Avara sahaya illade nanage idannu madalu sadhyavaguvudilla.
Without their help, I cannot do this.
Nimma anubhava namage adarshavagide.
Your experience is an ideal for us.
Nanna nirnaya koodale tegedukollabeku.
I must take my decision immediately.
Avala prayatna shlaghaniyavagide.
Her effort is commendable.
Avara vyaktitva thumba prabhavashali.
Their personality is very influential.
Nimma abhipraya namage mukhyavagide.
Your opinion is important to us.
Nanna jeevana shaili badalagide.
My lifestyle has changed.
Avala kalavidheya koushalya adbhutavagide.
Her artistic skill is amazing.
Avara siddhantagalu samaja sudharanege sahayakavagive.
Their theories are helpful for social reform.
Nimma nirdhara samayochitavagide.
Your decision is timely.
Nanna antarangada bhavane idu.
This is my inner feeling.
Avala sahitya krutigalu jagatprasiddha.
Her literary works are world-famous.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners use 'Naanu' instead of 'Nanna'.
Using informal 'ninna' with elders.
Using singular 'his' for a group.
اشتباهات رایج
Naanu mane
Nanna mane
Neenu pustaka
Ninna pustaka
Avanu car
Avana car
Nimma mane
Nimma mane
Avara mane-galu
Avara mane
Nanna-du mane
Nanna mane
Nimma-nu
Nimma
Nanna-a mane
Nanna mane
Avana-du car
Avana car
Nimma-ge mane
Nimma mane
Avara-galu mane
Avara mane
Nanna-nna mane
Nanna mane
Nimma-ra mane
Nimma mane
Avala-na mane
Avala mane
الگوهای جملهسازی
Nanna ___ alli ide.
Idu nimma ___?
Avara ___ thumba doddadu.
Ninna ___ sari ide.
Real World Usage
Nanna message nodi.
Nimma anubhava enu?
Idu nanna order.
Nimma ticket illi ide.
Nanna photo nodi.
Nimma pustaka tegeyi.
Practice daily
Formal vs Informal
Listen to native speakers
Respect
Smart Tips
When in doubt, use 'Nimma'. It is always safe.
Use possessives before the noun.
Use 'Nanna' for all family members.
Use 'Ninna' for friends.
تلفظ
Vowel length
Ensure double vowels are held longer.
Question
Idu ninna pustaka? ↑
Rising intonation for questions.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Nanna' as 'Nana' (my grandmother) to remember 'My'.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine holding your own bag and saying 'Nanna bag'.
Rhyme
Nanna is my, Ninna is your, Avara is their, forever more.
Story
I look at my house (Nanna mane). I ask my friend, 'Is this your book?' (Idu ninna pustaka?). He points to their house (Avara mane).
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Label 5 items in your room using 'Nanna [item]'.
نکات فرهنگی
Using 'Nimma' is a sign of respect for elders.
Derived from the Dravidian genitive case markers.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
Nimma mane elli ide?
Idu nimma pen?
Avara hesaru enu?
Nimma kelasa enu?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
___ mane alli ide. (My)
Idu ___ pen? (Your - informal)
Find and fix the mistake:
Naanu mane alli ide.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
His car.
Answer starts with: Ava...
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
___ hesaru enu? (Your - formal)
___ car kempu. (Her)
Score: /8
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercises___ mane alli ide. (My)
Idu ___ pen? (Your - informal)
Find and fix the mistake:
Naanu mane alli ide.
mane / nanna / alli / ide
His car.
Naanu -> ?
___ hesaru enu? (Your - formal)
___ car kempu. (Her)
Score: /8
سوالات متداول (8)
Use `Nanna`.
Yes, always use `Nimma` for elders.
No, the possessive pronoun does not change based on the object.
`Avana` is his, `Avala` is her.
No, use `Namma` for 'our'.
It is used as an honorific for respect.
Only for third-person singular.
Use `Yara`.
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In Other Languages
My, Your, His, Her
Kannada modifies the pronoun root.
Mi, Tu, Su
Spanish adjectives agree with the noun.
Mon, Ton, Son
French agrees with the gender of the noun.
Mein, Dein, Sein
German uses case endings.
no
Kannada attaches the suffix directly.
Suffixes
Kannada attaches to the pronoun.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
Connected Grammar
Personal Pronouns
PrerequisiteNeed to know base pronouns.
Locative Case
Builds OnTo say where things are.
Pluralization
SimilarTo talk about multiple things.
Reflexive Pronouns
Advanced FormTo say 'my own'.
