ಅ

ಅ U+0C85, ಅ
KANNADA LETTER A
← ಄
[U+0C84] 		Kannada ಆ →
[U+0C86]

Kannada

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɐ/

Letter

ಅ • (a)

  1. The first vowel of the Kannada abugida.

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Sanskrit अ (a).

Prefix

ಅ • (a)

  1. un-

Etymology 2

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *a-.

Prefix

ಅ • (a)

  1. remote demonstrative base

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Sanskrit अ (a)

Interjection

ಅ • (a)

  1. A vocative particle; o, oh
  2. An interjection of pity; ah

Etymology 4

Borrowed from Sanskrit अ (a).

Pronoun

ಅ • (a)

  1. a pronominal base (Used in olden times while writing a poem)
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