Learn Numbers 1 to 10 in Kannada: An Easy Guide (with Audio & Script) – ಒಂದರಿಂದ ಹತ್ತು ಅಂಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕಲಿಯಿರಿ.

Learn numbers 1 to 10 in Kannada! Our easy guide has script (ಒಂದು), transliteration, and clickable audio 🔈for perfect pronunciation.

Introduction

Welcome! Are you starting your journey to learn Kannada? One of the very first steps is learning to count. Whether you’re planning a trip to Karnataka, connecting with friends, or just love learning new languages, numbers are essential.

This guide will easily teach you the numbers 1 to 10 in Kannada. We’ll cover everything: the Kannada script (ಅಂಕಿಗಳು), the English transliteration (how to pronounce it), and a simple pronunciation guide.

Let’s get started!

How to Use Kannada Numbers: Simple Examples

Just knowing the numbers is great, but let’s see them in action. Here are a couple of simple examples:

ಒಂದು ಕಾಫಿ ಕೊಡಿ (Ondu coffee koḍi)

• “Give (me) one coffee.”

ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಎರಡು ನೀರಿನ ಬಾಟಲ್ ಇದೆ (Illi eraḍu nīrina bāṭal ide)

• “There are two water bottles here.”

ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂರು ಜನರು ಇದ್ದಾರೆ (Alli mūru janaru iddāre)

• “There are three people there.”

ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಾಣಿಗಳಿಗೆ ನಾಲ್ಕು ಕಾಲು ಇರುತ್ತವೆ (Sāmānyavāgi prāṇigaḷige nālku kālu iruttave)

• “Generally, animals have four legs.”

ಆ ದೇವಿಗೆ ಐದು ಮುಖಗಳು ಇದೆ. (Ā dēvige aidu mukhagaḷu ide)

• “That Goddess has five faces.”

ಆ ಹುಡುಗನ ಬಳಿ ಆರು ಪುಸ್ತಕಗಳಿವೆ. (A huḍugana bali aru pustakagaḷive)

• “That boy has six books.”

ಜಗತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಏಳು ಖಂಡಗಳಿವೆ. (Jagattinalli elu khaṇḍagaḷive)

• “There are seven continents in the world.”

ಒಟ್ಟು ದಿಕ್ಕುಗಳ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಎಂಟು. (Ottu dikkugalu saṅkhye entu)

• “The total number of directions is eight.”

ಆತನ ತಿಂಗಳ ಸಂಬಳ ಒಂಬತ್ತು ಸಾವಿರ ಆಗಿತ್ತು. (Ātana tiṅgaḷa sambaḷa ombattu sāvira āgittu)

• “His monthly salary was nine thousand.”

ರಾವಣನಿಗೆ ಹತ್ತು ತಲೆಗಳು ಇದ್ದವು. (Rāvaṇanige hattu talegaḷu iddavu)

• “Ravana had ten heads.”

Why Learn the Kannada Script?

You might be tempted to only learn the transliteration (like “Ondu” and “Eradu”). However, learning the Kannada script (ಒಂದು, ಎರಡು) is highly recommended. Why?

• Accuracy: It helps you understand the correct pronunciation, especially for sounds that don’t exist in English.
• Reading: You’ll be able to read signs, bus timetables, and menus in Karnataka.
• Deeper Learning: It opens the door to reading and writing full Kannada sentences, taking your language skills to the next level.

Keep Practicing!

You’ve just learned the building blocks of counting in Kannada! Practice these numbers 1 to 10 in Kannada every day. Try counting objects around you—books, pens, or apples.

Learning a new language is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep up the great work!

Read This Too: All Numbers in Kannada

Final Words: Your Journey Has Begun!

Congratulations! You’ve just learned the numbers 1 to 10 in Kannada, a fantastic first step on your language-learning journey.

The key to making them stick is practice. Over the next few days, try to count simple objects around you—the books on your shelf, the apples in a bowl, or the steps you take. You’ll be surprised how quickly they become natural.

We’d love to hear from you:

• Which number did you find the easiest to pronounce?
• Are you ready to learn the numbers 11 to 20 next?

Let us know! Keep up the great work, and happy learning!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the number zero (0) in Kannada?

Zero (0) is called Sonne (ಸೊನ್ನೆ) in Kannada. The numeral is ೦. It’s just as important as 1-10, so it’s great to learn them together!

2. Do I need to learn both the script (ಒಂದು) and the numeral (೧)?

Yes, it’s a good idea. You will see the numeral (೧, ೨, ೩) used on bus numbers, calendars, and price tags. You will hear and read the word (ಒಂದು, ಎರಡು, ಮೂರು) in conversation and writing. Our table above gives you both!

3. How do I say the numbers after 10, like 11 and 12?

The numbers after 10 follow a pattern but are unique. 11 is Hannondu (ಹನ್ನೊಂದು) and 12 is Hanneradu (ಹನ್ನೆರಡು). Let us know in the comments if you’d like us to write a guide for numbers 11-20!

4. Some sounds are difficult. Any tips for pronunciation?

The best tip is to listen and mimic. Pay special attention to the sounds that are different from English, like the ‘ḷu’ in Ēḷu (ಏಳು) and the ‘ṭu’ in Eṇṭu (ಎಂಟು). Use our audio clips and practice saying them out loud.