The phrase "Where are you?" in Kannada can be said in different ways depending on the level of formality and whom you are addressing:
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Informal way (to a friend or someone younger):
[ನೀನು ಯೆಲ್ಲಿ ಇದ್ದೀಯ?](javascript:void(0)) (Neenu yelli iddeeya?) -
Formal way (to elders, strangers, or in respectful context):
[ನೀವು ಯೆಲ್ಲಿ ಇದ್ದೀರ?](javascript:void(0)) (Neenu yelli iddeera?)
Breaking down the informal phrase:
- [ನೀನು](javascript:void(0)) (Neenu) means "you" (informal)
- [ಯೆಲ್ಲಿ](javascript:void(0)) (Yelli) means "where"
- [ಇದ್ದೀಯ](javascript:void(0)) (Iddeeya) means "are" (in the context of location)
Examples of usage:
- To ask a friend "Where are you?" you say [ನೀನು ಯೆಲ್ಲಿ ಇದ್ದೀಯ?](javascript:void(0)).
- To ask respectfully "Where are you?" to an elder or stranger, use [ನೀವು ಯೆಲ್ಲಿ ಇದ್ದೀರ?](javascript:void(0)).
This phrase is useful for both casual conversations and formal or emergency situations in Karnataka where Kannada is spoken.
