ಬರ್ದುಂಕು

Middle Kannada

Etymology

From Old Kannada ಬೞ್ದುಂಕು (baḻduṃku), from Proto-Dravidian *wāẓ (to live, to flourish). Compare Tamil வாழ் (vāḻ).

Verb

ಬರ್ದುಂಕು (barduṃku)

  1. to live

Descendants

  • Kannada: ಬದುಕು (baduku)
    • Telugu: బతుకు (batuku)