🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "Happy New Year" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ಹ್ಯಾಪಿ ನ್ಯೂ ಇಯರ್
"Happy New Year" in Kannada · say it like hya-pee nyoo ee-yar

The most natural way to say "Happy New Year" in Kannada is ಹ್ಯಾಪಿ ನ್ಯೂ ಇಯರ್. 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

ಹೊಸ ವರ್ಷದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು
more formal way to wish someone well for the new year
ಹೊಸ ವರ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು
another formal variant, often used in written greetings

When to use it

You can use this phrase at the beginning of the new year to greet friends and family. It is common to say this during celebrations or gatherings. It can be used in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನಾನು ನಿಮಗೆ ಹ್ಯಾಪಿ ನ್ಯೂ ಇಯರ್ ಹೇಳುತ್ತೇನೆ.I wish you a Happy New Year.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse it with other greetings and use it at inappropriate times.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ಹ್ಯಾಪಿ ನ್ಯೂ ಇಯರ್, 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

Is it appropriate to say this to colleagues?

Yes, it is suitable for both friends and colleagues.

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