🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "Good" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ
"Good" in Kannada · say it like chen-naa-gide

The most natural way to say "Good" in Kannada is ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ. 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

ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ
used in more formal contexts
ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದು
used in casual conversations

When to use it

You can use this phrase to express approval or satisfaction. It is suitable in both casual and formal situations. Use it when you want to compliment something or someone.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನಿನ್ನ ಕೆಲಸ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ.Your work is good.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 'ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದು', which is more casual.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Kannada with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I say 'good' in a formal context?

You can use 'ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ' for a more formal expression.

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