🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "Shut up" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ನೀನು ಶಾಂತವಾಗಿರು
"Shut up" in Kannada · say it like nee-noo shaan-ta-vaa-gi-ru

The most natural way to say "Shut up" in Kannada is ನೀನು ಶಾಂತವಾಗಿರು. 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

ಮೌನವಾಗಿರು
more formal way to say it
ಚುಟುಕಾಗಿ
casual way, often used among friends

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want someone to stop talking or making noise. It can be used in both casual and formal situations. Be mindful of your tone, as it can come off as rude if not used carefully.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನೀನು ಶಾಂತವಾಗಿರು, ನಾನು ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.Shut up, I am reading.
Common mistake
Learners often use a direct translation from English, which may sound rude in Kannada.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ನೀನು ಶಾಂತವಾಗಿರು, 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 rude to say this?

It can be considered rude, so use it carefully depending on the context.

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