How to Say "What time is it?" in Kannada
The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Kannada is ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು ಗಂಟೆ?. 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
When to use it
You can use this phrase when you want to know the current time. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can ask this to friends, family, or even in a professional context.
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Examples in Kannada
| Kannada | English |
|---|---|
| ನೀವು ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನನಗೆ ತಿಳಿಸುತ್ತೀರಾ, ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು ಗಂಟೆ? | Could you please tell me what time it is? |
The fastest way to remember it
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Frequently asked questions
How do I respond when someone asks me the time?
You can reply with the current time, for example, 'ಇದು ಮೂರು ಗಂಟೆ' (It is three o'clock).
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