Kannada (/ ˈkɑːnədə, ˈkæn -/; [4][5] ಕನ್ನಡ, IPA: [ˈkɐnːɐɖa]), historically known as Canarese, [6] is a classical Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states.

Jan 17, 2025 · Kannada language, member of the Dravidian language family and the official language of the state of Karnataka in southern India. Kannada is also spoken in the states that border Karnataka.

Kannada is a Southern Dravidian language spoken mainly in the state of Karnataka in the southwest of India. There are also Kannada speakers in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Goa and Kerala, and in the USA, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ), also referred to as Kanarese, is a Dravidian language spoken primarily in the Indian state of Karnataka. With over 45 million native speakers, Kannada is one of India’s 22 scheduled languages and the official language of Karnataka.

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) is a language, [8] and it is a script used for writing the language. Most people in the southern Indian state of Karnataka speak Kannada. There are also many speakers in Andhra Pradesh , Tamil Nadu , Maharashtra , Kerala and Goa .

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ), also known as Kanarese, or Canarese, belongs to the Southern branch of the Dravidian language family. It is spoken as a first language by 38 million people and as a second language by another 9 million people in southern India, primarily in the state of Karnataka.

Nov 21, 2023 · Kannada is a Dravidian language that is also known as Kanarese or Kannana. It is the official language of the state Karnataka in southern India. Kannada is also spoken in Karnataka's neighboring states.

Kannada is among more than 20 languages of the Dravidian group. It is one of the oldest Dravidian languages . The name Isila found in one of the Ashokan inscriptions in Karnataka has been described as a Kannada word by Prof. D.L. Narasimhachar.

Kannada is the official and most widely spoken language in the state. Though several etymologies have been suggested for the name Karnataka, the generally accepted one is that Karnataka is derived from the Kannada words karu and nadu, meaning elevated land.

The Kannada language, known natively as “Kannada,” is a Dravidian language predominantly spoken in the Indian state of Karnataka. It boasts an ancient history, a rich literary tradition, and unique linguistic characteristics.