🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "Yes and no" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ಹೌದು ಮತ್ತು ಇಲ್ಲ
"Yes and no" in Kannada · say it like how-doo ma-thu ill

The most natural way to say "Yes and no" in Kannada is ಹೌದು ಮತ್ತು ಇಲ್ಲ. 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

ಹೌದು ಮತ್ತು ಇಲ್ಲವೇ
used in more casual conversations
ಹೌದು ಮತ್ತು ಇಲ್ಲದಂತೆ
more formal way to express the same idea

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express both agreement and disagreement at the same time. It is often used in discussions where a simple yes or no is not sufficient. It can also be used to indicate a nuanced opinion.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನೀವು ಈ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಹೌದು ಮತ್ತು ಇಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಬಹುದು.You can say yes and no to this plan.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the order of the words, saying 'ಇಲ್ಲ ಮತ್ತು ಹೌದು' instead.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ಹೌದು ಮತ್ತು ಇಲ್ಲ, 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

Can I use this phrase in formal settings?

Yes, but consider using the more formal variant for better clarity.

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