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Shilpa VP
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🎯 Kannada Tip of the Day! Do you know the difference between ILLA (ಇಲ್ಲ) and ALLA (ಅಲ್ಲ)? 🤔 They both mean “no” or “not”, but they’re used in different ways 💡 ✨ ILLA (ಇಲ್ಲ) → means “not there” / “don’t have” 👉 Used to deny the existence of something 🗣️ Examples: 💬 Nanna hatra duddu illa — I don’t have money 💬 Avanige mane illa — He doesn’t have a house ✨ ALLA (ಅಲ್ಲ) → means “not that” / “not so” 👉 Used to deny a fact or identity 🗣️ Examples: 💬 Ivanu Ravi alla — He is not Ravi 💬 Adhu sari alla — That is not correct 💡 Quick Trick: ➡️ “ILLA” = not there ➡️ “ALLA” = not that ❤️ Learn small, learn smart 😃👍
Oct 29, 2025 10:04 PM