Translate 50+ Languages to Kannada — Accurate, Fast & AI-Powered

Connect with over 45 million speakers in Karnataka and beyond using OpenL’s AI translator—converting text, documents, and audio into fluent Kannada.

Translate 50+ Languages to Kannada — Accurate, Fast & AI-Powered
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    Ten full translations every 24 hours. Perfect for quick jobs.

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  • Context-aware

    Idioms like "break a leg" stay human-natural.

Features of OpenL's Kannada Translator

Our platform combines linguistic expertise with advanced technology to deliver reliable results for every user.

  • Script Precision

    Script Precision

    Kannada script is known for its complex curves and compound letters (Ottakshara). OpenL’s AI renders these characters perfectly, avoiding the rendering errors common in older tools.

  • Agglutinative Grammar

    Agglutinative Grammar

    Kannada words often combine multiple meanings through suffixes (Sandhi). Our AI understands these complex word formations to produce grammatically correct sentences.

  • Contextual Intelligence

    Contextual Intelligence

    Words can change meaning based on social context. OpenL distinguishes between formal (respectful) and informal address, ensuring your message is appropriate.

  • Privacy Guaranteed

    Privacy Guaranteed

    We value your data security. Your text and documents are processed securely and are never stored or sold, making OpenL the safe choice for confidential business or personal translations.

How to Use OpenL’s Kannada Translator

  • Enter or paste your text

    Type or paste the text you want to translate into the input box.

  • Select languages

    Choose your source and target languages from the dropdown menus.

  • Get instant translation

    Click translate and receive your accurate translation in seconds.

Who Can Benefit from OpenL's Kannada Translation Tool?

Tech professionals in Bengaluru, students, travelers, and content creators—anyone needing clear and reliable Kannada translations in practical scenarios.

  • Professionals

    Professionals

    Translate or draft replies for Slack threads and emails in your client's language.

  • Students & educators

    Students & educators

    Check foreign-language papers or sources in seconds.

  • Travellers

    Travellers

    Snap a menu or street sign - get an instant translation offline.

  • Content creators

    Content creators

    Caption Reels & Shorts for a global audience.

  • Cross-team workers

    Cross-team workers

    Conduct cross-border work without language barriers.

  • Customer service

    Customer service

    Help customer service workers communicate clearly and quickly.

What You Can Do with OpenL

Simplify your interactions with the Kannada language.

  • Business Communication

    Business Communication

    Translate emails and reports for Karnataka's growing tech and business sectors.

  • Ad-Free Experience

    Ad-Free Experience

    Focus entirely on translation without interruptions or banner ads.

  • Voice Translation

    Voice Translation

    Speak directly into the tool to translate spoken words into written Kannada instantly.

  • Translate Anywhere

    Translate Anywhere

    Access the tool from any device—mobile, tablet, or desktop.

Why OpenL Outperforms Standard Translators

Generic tools often struggle with Dravidian sentence structures. OpenL is fine-tuned for native-level fluency.

  • Grammatical Flow

    Grammatical Flow

    Handles the Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) order naturally without robotic phrasing.

  • Natural Fluency

    Natural Fluency

    Translations read smoothly, mimicking how a native speaker would write in everyday contexts.

  • Tone Consistency

    Tone Consistency

    Maintains the professional or casual vibe of the original text.

  • Cultural Relevance

    Cultural Relevance

    Uses localized expressions and vocabulary familiar to native speakers in Karnataka.

Supported Documents for Kannada Translation

From government forms to literary works, OpenL keeps your layout perfect while translating the text.

Document Type
Examples
Document Type
Examples
Business Docs
Contracts, proposals, invoices, reports
Personal Docs
Letters, WhatsApp chats, emails, invitations
Academic Files
Textbooks, research papers, assignments
Marketing
Ads, banners, social media posts, product descriptions
Technical
User manuals, software documentation, guides
File Formats
.DOCX, .PDF, .PPTX (Original layout preserved)
Images
Signboards, menus, scanned documents

Key Facts About Kannada

Understanding the basics helps appreciate the complexity of the translation.

Document Type
Examples
Category
Details
Language Family
Dravidian
Primary State
Karnataka, India
Official Status
One of the Classical Languages of India
Total Speakers
~45-50 Million
Writing System
Kannada Script (Abugida)
Key Characteristics
Agglutinative, highly inflected, 49 phonemic letters
Linguistic Note
Has a continuous literary history of over 1000 years.

Essential English to Kannada Phrases

Here are some of the most commonly used phrases when translating English to Kannada:

Document Type
Examples
English
Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)
Hello
Namaskara (ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ)
Thank you
Dhanyavadagalu (ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು)
Please
Dayavittu (ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು)
Sorry
Kshamisi (ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ)
Yes
Howdu (ಹೌದು)
No
Illa (ಇಲ್ಲ)

Common Hindi to Kannada Phrases

Useful for speakers moving between North and South India.

Document Type
Examples
Hindi
Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)
Namaste (नमस्ते)
Namaskara (ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ)
Dhanyavaad (धन्यवाद)
Dhanyavadagalu (ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು)
Kripya (कृपया)
Dayavittu (ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು)
Maaf Kijiye (माफ़ कीजिये)
Kshamisi (ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ)
Haan (हाँ)
Howdu (ಹೌದು)
Nahi (नहीं)
Illa (ಇಲ್ಲ)

Popular Tamil to Kannada Phrases

Neighboring Dravidian languages with shared linguistic roots.

Document Type
Examples
Tamil
Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)
Vanakkam (வணக்கம்)
Namaskara (ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ)
Nandri (நன்றி)
Dhanyavadagalu (ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು)
Thayavu Seithu (தயவு செய்து)
Dayavittu (ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು)
Mannikkavum (மன்னிக்கவும்)
Kshamisi (ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ)
Aama (ஆமா)
Howdu (ಹೌದು)
Illai (இல்லை)
Illa (ಇಲ್ಲ)

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