In today’s digital age, understanding the vocabulary related to computers and the internet is crucial, no matter what language you speak. For those learning Kannada, mastering these terms can help navigate technology more confidently. Here’s a list of Kannada vocabulary that will aid you in talking about computers and the internet in Kannada.

ಕಂಪ್ಯೂಟರ್ (Kampyūṭar) – Computer
This is the Kannada term for the electronic device used to process data, just like in English.
ನನಗೆ ಹೊಸ ಕಂಪ್ಯೂಟರ್ ಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ.
(I need a new computer.)

ಇಂಟರ್ನೆಟ್ (Inṭarneṭ) – Internet
The global network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
ಇಂಟರ್ನೆಟ್ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ ತುಂಬಾ ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿದೆ.
(The internet connection is very slow.)

ವೆಬ್‌ಸೈಟ್ (Vebsaiṭ) – Website
A location connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages.
ನನ್ನ ಕಂಪನಿಯ ವೆಬ್‌ಸೈಟ್‌ನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿ.
(Check out my company’s website.)

ಬ್ರೌಸರ್ (Brausar) – Browser
Software used to access and view websites.
ಗೂಗಲ್ ಕ್ರೋಮ್ ಉತ್ತಮ ಬ್ರೌಸರ್ ಆಗಿದೆ.
(Google Chrome is a good browser.)

ಇಮೇಲ್ (Imēl) – Email
The electronic transmission of messages over the internet.
ನಾನು ನಿನಗೆ ಒಂದು ಇಮೇಲ್ ಕಳಿಸಿದ್ದೇನೆ.
(I have sent an email to you.)

ಸಾಫ್ಟ್‌ವೇರ್ (Sāphṭvēr) – Software
Programs and other operating information used by a computer.
ನಾನು ಹೊಸ ಸಾಫ್ಟ್‌ವೇರ್ ಅನ್ನು ಇನ್‌ಸ್ಟಾಲ್ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇನೆ.
(I have installed new software.)

ಹಾರ್ಡ್‌ವೇರ್ (Hārḍvēr) – Hardware
The physical parts of a computer, such as the keyboard, monitor, and hard drive.
ನಾವು ಹೊಸ ಹಾರ್ಡ್‌ವೇರ್ ಖರೀದಿಸಿದ್ದೇವೆ.
(We have purchased new hardware.)

ಡೌನ್‌ಲೋಡ್ (Ḍaunlōḍ) – Download
To transfer data from the internet or another computer to your device.
ನೀವು ಆ ಫೈಲ್ ಅನ್ನು ಡೌನ್‌ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು.
(You can download the file.)

ಅಪ್‌ಲೋಡ್ (Ap’lōḍ) – Upload
The act of transferring data or files from your device to the internet or another computer.
ನನ್ನ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಾನು ಅಪ್‌ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಲಿದ್ದೇನೆ.
(I will upload my documents.)

ನೆಟ್‌ವರ್ಕ್ (Neṭvark) – Network
A group of computers that are connected and can share information.
ನಮ್ಮ ಕಚೇರಿಯ ನೆಟ್‌ವರ್ಕ್ ತುಂಬಾ ವೇಗವಾಗಿದೆ.
(Our office network is very fast.)

ಸೈಬರ್ (Saibar) – Cyber
Relating to electronic communication networks, especially the internet.
ಸೈಬರ್ ಭದ್ರತೆ ಈಗ ತುಂಬಾ ಮುಖ್ಯ.
(Cybersecurity is very important now.)

ಪ್ರೋಗ್ರಾಮಿಂಗ್ (Prōgrāming) – Programming
The process of writing instructions for a computer to perform a specific task.
ಅವರು ಪ್ರೋಗ್ರಾಮಿಂಗ್ ಅನ್ನು ಕಲಿಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
(They are learning programming.)

ಹ್ಯಾಕಿಂಗ್ (Hyāking) – Hacking
Unauthorized intrusion into a computer or network.
ಹ್ಯಾಕಿಂಗ್ ಮೂಲಕ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗತ ಡೇಟಾ ಕಳವಾಗಬಹುದು.
(Personal data can be stolen through hacking.)

Understanding these terms will certainly help you in having conversations about technology in Kannada. Immersing yourself in the language by using tech-related vocabulary is an excellent way to enhance your linguistic skills. Keep practicing, and you’ll soon be comfortable discussing ಕಂಪ್ಯೂಟರ್ and ಇಂಟರ್ನೆಟ್ in Kannada with ease.