ಅ

ಅ U+0C85, ಅ KANNADA LETTER A ← ಄ [U+0C84] Kannada ಆ → [U+0C86]

Kannada

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɐ/

Letter

ಅ • (a)

1. The first vowel of the Kannada abugida.

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Sanskrit अ (a).

Prefix

ಅ • (a)

1. un-

Etymology 2

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *a-.

Prefix

ಅ • (a)

1. remote demonstrative base

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Sanskrit अ (a)

Interjection

ಅ • (a) (no case)

1. A vocative particle; o, oh
2. An interjection of pity; ah

Etymology 4

Borrowed from Sanskrit अ (a).

Pronoun

ಅ • (a)

1. a pronominal base (Used in olden times while writing a poem)