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English to Kannada Translation

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Translate English to Kannada instantly

Rosetta translates English into Kannada as you type, or tap the microphone and just speak. It shows the Kannada translation instantly, and can read it aloud so you get the pronunciation right. It is free and works right in your browser — nothing to install and no sign-up required.

Need it the other way? Switch the languages with one tap to translate Kannada to English. You can also use Conversation mode to talk with someone face to face, each in your own language.

Popular phrases to translate

Common English phrases with their Kannada translation and pronunciation in English letters. Tap any row to open it in the translator and hear it read aloud:

Helloಹಲೋhalo Thank youಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳುdhanyavaadagalu Good morningಶುಭೋದಯshubhodaya How are you?ನೀವು ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಿ?neevu hegiddeeri? Nice to meet youನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಯಾಗಿ ಸಂತೋಷnimmanu bhetiyaagi santosha How much is this?ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು?idu eshtu? Where is the bathroom?ಶೌಚಾಲಯ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ?shauchalaya ellide? Please help meದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನನಗೆ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಿdayaviTTu nanage sahaaya maadi I don't understandನನಗೆ ಅರ್ಥವಾಗುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲnanage arthavaaguttilla Can you speak slowly?ನೀವು ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಬಹುದೇ?neevu nidhaanavaagi maatanaadabahude?

How to translate English to Kannada

Open the translator — this page opens Rosetta with English → Kannada already selected.
Type or speak — enter your English text, or tap the microphone and speak.
Get the Kannada translation — it appears instantly; tap the speaker to hear it aloud.
Copy or converse — copy the Kannada text, or switch to Conversation mode for a two-way chat.

What to know about Kannada translation

Kannada is spoken by about 60 million speakers. It uses Kannada script (ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿ) and is spoken primarily in Karnataka and Kannada-speaking communities worldwide.

Classical language. Kannada has been recognised as a Classical Language of India with a literary history of over 2,500 years.
Script similarity. The Kannada script looks similar to Telugu script but they are distinct. If text looks right but sounds wrong, confirm the target language is set to Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ).
Tech vocabulary. Bengaluru's tech industry means Kannada speakers use a lot of English loanwords — software, laptop, internet — which translations keep as-is.

Frequently asked questions

How do I translate English to Kannada for free?

Open Rosetta, keep English as the source and Kannada as the target, then type or speak. The Kannada translation appears instantly — free, with no sign-up.

Can I hear the Kannada pronunciation?

Yes. Tap the speaker button and Rosetta reads the Kannada translation aloud so you can hear how it sounds.

Can I translate Kannada back to English?

Yes — tap the swap button to reverse the direction and translate Kannada to English.

Does it work by voice?

Yes. Tap the microphone and speak your English; Rosetta transcribes and translates it to Kannada. Chrome or Edge work best for voice.

Is it private?

Yes — Rosetta runs in your browser and does not store your translations on a server.

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