Action words (ಕ್ರಿಯಾ ಪದಗಳು) are the verbs that bring Kannada sentences to life — from ಓಡು (run) to ತಿನ್ನು (eat) to ಮಲಗು (sleep). Learning these words helps children understand instructions, describe what they are doing and begin forming simple Kannada sentences.
These are the key action words (verbs) in Kannada covered in the app:
Verbs are the foundation of Kannada sentences — without them, children cannot express what they or others are doing. Grandparents give instructions using these action words constantly: ಊಟ ಮಾಡು (eat your food), ಮಲಗು (go to sleep), ಆಡಲು ಹೋಗು (go play). Children who know Kannada action words can follow instructions naturally, begin forming simple Kannada sentences and participate actively in conversations with elders.
The app covers the most essential Kannada action words — the verbs grandparents use in daily instructions and the words children need to begin constructing their first Kannada sentences.
Children hear each action word pronounced naturally in Kannada — so they can recognize when grandparents give instructions and begin responding appropriately in Kannada.
Action words are the essential ingredient for making sentences in Kannada. Once children know these verbs, they can combine them with nouns they already know to create their first Kannada sentences.
Learn action words in Kannada with picture flashcards and native audio. Free on iOS and Android.