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カンナダ語の自己紹介：挨拶と名前の言い方

Introduce yourself by saying Nanna hesaru followed by your name, ending questions with enu.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

To introduce yourself in Kannada, simply state your name followed by 'annu' or just the name plus 'nanu' (I am).

  • Use 'Nanu' (I) + [Name] + 'annu' (optional) + 'hesaru' (name) + 'iddu' (is/am).
  • For simple identity, say 'Nanu [Name]'.
  • To ask a name, use 'Nimma hesaru enu?' (What is your name?).
Nanu (I) + [Name] + hesaru (name) + iddu (is/am)

Overview

バンガロールの賑やかなカフェに入って、簡単な挨拶もできずに疎外感を感じたことはありませんか？...

How This Grammar Works

カンナダ語の文法は、フレンドリーなサンドイッチのようなものです...

Basic Identity Patterns

Form Kannada English
Affirmative
Nanu [Name]
I am [Name]
Negative
Nanu [Name] alla
I am not [Name]
Question
Nimma hesaru enu?
What is your name?

Meanings

The standard way to identify oneself and inquire about others in Kannada using nominal predicates.

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Self-Identification

Stating one's own name.

“Nanu Priya.”

“Nanu Suresh.”

Reference Table

Reference table for カンナダ語の自己紹介：挨拶と名前の言い方
English Kannada Transliteration Usage
Hello
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ
Namaskara
Universal greeting
My name
ನನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು
Nanna hesaru
Introducing yourself
Your name (Polite)
ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೆಸರು
Nimma hesaru
Asking elders/strangers
Your name (Casual)
ನಿನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು
Ninna hesaru
Asking friends/kids
What?
ಏನು?
Enu?
Question word (at end)
How are you? (Polite)
ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಿ?
Hegiddeeri?
Standard greeting
I am fine
ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದ್ದೀನಿ
Chennagiddini
Standard response
Thank you
ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು
Dhanyavadagalu
Formal gratitude

フォーマル度スペクトル

フォーマル
Nanna hesaru Rahul.

Nanna hesaru Rahul. (General)

ニュートラル
Nanu Rahul.

Nanu Rahul. (General)

カジュアル
Nanu Rahul.

Nanu Rahul. (General)

スラング
Rahul here.

Rahul here. (General)

Kannada Greeting Essentials

Introduction

Greetings

  • Namaskara Hello
  • Swagata Welcome

Identity

  • Nanna hesaru My name
  • Nimma hesaru Your name

Formal vs. Informal Introductions

Formal (Elders/Strangers)
Nimma Your
Hegiddeeri? How are you?
Informal (Friends/Kids)
Ninna Your
Hegiddiya? How are you?

Choosing the Right Greeting

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Are you talking to an elder or boss?

YES
Use 'Nimma' and 'Hegiddeeri'
NO
Use 'Ninna' and 'Hegiddiya'
2

Is it a casual friend?

YES
Use 'Yen samachara?'
NO ↓

Key Vocabulary for Introductions

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Pronouns

  • • Nanna (My)
  • • Nimma (Your - Formal)
  • • Ninna (Your - Informal)
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Questions

  • • Enu? (What?)
  • • Hege? (How?)
  • • Yaaru? (Who?)
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レベル別の例文

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Nanu Rahul.

I am Rahul.

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Nimma hesaru enu?

What is your name?

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Nanna hesaru Anitha.

My name is Anitha.

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Ivaru nanna snehi-ta, Ravi.

This is my friend, Ravi.

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Nanna parichaya madikolluvudare, nanu Dr. Rao.

If I may introduce myself, I am Dr. Rao.

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Namma kulada hesaru...

The name of our clan is...

間違えやすい

Kannada Introductions: Saying Hello and Your Name 対 Nanu vs Nanna

Learners mix up 'I' and 'My'.

よくある間違い

✗

Nanu is Rahul

✓

Nanu Rahul

Don't translate 'is' directly.
✗

Nimma hesaru

✓

Nimma hesaru enu?

Need the question word.
✗

Nanu hesaru Rahul

✓

Nanna hesaru Rahul

Use possessive 'Nanna'.
✗

Nanu Rahul-avaru

✓

Nanu Rahul

Don't add honorifics to yourself.

文型パターン

Nanu ___.

Real World Usage

Social Media constant

Nanu Rahul.

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The 'Sir/Madam' Habit

In Karnataka, it's very common to add 'Sir' or 'Madam' after Namaskara. Even if you're speaking Kannada, these English titles are widely used and very respectful.
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The Silent 'U'

Words like hesaru and namaskaru end in a very short 'u' sound. In fast speech, it almost disappears. Try to say 'hesar' with just a tiny puff of air at the end.
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Don't Forget the Head Nod

A slight, respectful head nod or joining your palms (Anjali Mudra) while saying Namaskara adds a lot of cultural weight and sincerity to your introduction.

Smart Tips

Use 'Nanna hesaru'.

Nanu Rahul → Nanna hesaru Rahul

発音

Na-noo

Nanu

Pronounced like 'Na-noo'.

Question

Nimma hesaru enu? ↑

Rising intonation for questions.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Nanu is 'I', so say 'Nanu' and fly into the conversation.

視覚的連想

Imagine a mirror where you point at yourself and say 'Nanu'.

Rhyme

Nanu is I, don't be shy, say your name and say hi.

Story

Rahul walks into a room. He points to his chest and says 'Nanu Rahul'. Everyone smiles and says 'Namaskara'.

Word Web

NanuHesaruEnuAllaNamaskaraNimma

チャレンジ

Introduce yourself to a mirror 5 times in 1 minute.

文化メモ

Introductions are often followed by a polite 'Namaskara'.

Derived from Dravidian roots for self-reference.

会話のきっかけ

“

Nimma hesaru enu?

日記のテーマ

Write about your name.

よくある間違い

Incorrect

正解

Incorrect

正解

Incorrect

正解

Incorrect

正解

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Test Yourself

Fill in the correct possessive pronoun for a formal situation.

____ hesaru enu? (Your name what?)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nimma
In formal or respectful situations, use 'Nimma' for 'Your'.
Which sentence follows the correct Kannada word order? 選択問題

Choose the correct way to ask a name:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ninna hesaru enu?
The question word 'enu' (what) should always come at the end of this sentence structure.
Find the mistake in this self-introduction. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Nanage hesaru Suman.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nanna hesaru Suman.
Use 'Nanna' (My) for possession, not 'Nanage' (To me).

Score: /3

練習問題

1 exercises
Fill in the blank.

Nanu ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Rahul
Nanu is followed by the name.

Score: /1

Practice Bank

10 exercises
Reorder the words to say 'My name is Kiran'. Sentence Reorder

hesaru / nanna / Kiran

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: nanna hesaru Kiran
Translate 'How are you?' (Formal) 翻訳

How are you? (Formal)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hegiddeeri?
Match the English word to its Kannada equivalent. Match Pairs

Match the greetings:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Namaskara, Chennagiddini, Swagata, Enu
Complete the greeting. 穴埋め問題

Nanna ____ Kavya.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hesaru
How do you say 'I am fine'? 選択問題

Pick the correct response to 'Hegiddeeri?':

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Chennagiddini
Correct the question word placement. Error Correction

Enu nimma hesaru?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nimma hesaru enu?
Reorder: 'Welcome to Bangalore' Sentence Reorder

swagata / Bengalurige

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Bengalurige swagata
Translate 'Your name' (Informal) 翻訳

Your name (Informal)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ninna hesaru
Fill in the blank for a casual 'What's up?' 穴埋め問題

Yen ____?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: samachara
Which is the most respectful hello? 選択問題

Select the best greeting for an interview:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Namaskara

Score: /10

よくある質問 (1)

No, not for simple identity.

Scaffolded Practice

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Mastery Progress

Needs Practice

Improving

Strong

Mastered

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Yo soy...

Spanish uses a verb.

Learning Path

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「お元気ですか？」の聞き方 (Hegiddira)

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