🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "Family" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ಕುಟುಂಬ
"Family" in Kannada · say it like koo-tum-ba

The most natural way to say "Family" in Kannada is ಕುಟುಂಬ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಸದಸ್ಯರು
used when referring to family members specifically
ಕುಟುಂಬದವರು
a more casual way to refer to family members

When to use it

You can use this word when talking about your own family or someone else's. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to immediate family or extended family.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನನ್ನ ಕುಟುಂಬವು ಬಹಳ ದೊಡ್ಡದು.My family is very large.
ಕುಟುಂಬವನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುವುದು ಮುಖ್ಯ.It is important to love the family.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'ಕುಟುಂಬ' with 'ಮಿತ್ರರು' (friends), which have different meanings.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What does 'ಕುಟುಂಬ' include?

'ಕುಟುಂಬ' includes parents, siblings, children, and extended relatives.

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