🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "Love" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ಪ್ರೇಮ
"Love" in Kannada · say it like prey-ma

The most natural way to say "Love" in Kannada is ಪ್ರೇಮ. 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

ಮೋಹ
used in more poetic or romantic contexts
ಸ್ನೇಹ
means friendship but can imply love in close relationships

When to use it

Use 'ಪ್ರೇಮ' when expressing deep affection for someone. It can be used in romantic contexts as well as to describe love for family or friends. It is a versatile term that conveys strong emotional attachment.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನಾನು ನಿನ್ನ ಪ್ರೇಮಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.I love you.
ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಪ್ರೇಮವನ್ನು ತೋರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ.They show love for their children.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ಪ್ರೇಮ' with 'ಸ್ನೇಹ', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'ಪ್ರೇಮ' is deeper.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ಪ್ರೇಮ, 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

What is the difference between 'ಪ್ರೇಮ' and 'ಸ್ನೇಹ'?

'ಪ್ರೇಮ' refers to love, while 'ಸ್ನೇಹ' means friendship, though they can overlap in close relationships.

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