🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "What's up?" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ಏನು ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ?
"What's up?" in Kannada · say it like ay-noo na-day-yo-dit-te?

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Kannada is ಏನು ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ?. 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

ಏನು ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದೆ?
Used informally among friends.
ನೀವು ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಿ?
A more formal way to ask about someone's well-being.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting friends or acquaintances. It is a casual way to check in on someone. It can be used in both spoken and written contexts.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ಏನು ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ, ಸ್ನೇಹಿತ?What's up, friend?
Common mistake
Learners often translate it too literally and miss the casual tone.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ಏನು ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ?, 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 this phrase used in formal situations?

No, it is primarily used in casual conversations.

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