Knowing the exact term an examiner expects is where accuracy marks are won and lost. Paraphrasing "cholesterol" or "bail" costs you; knowing the precise Kannada word doesn't. Below is a sample from every one of the 12 NAATI CCL domains. The full pack has 390 terms with pronunciation — grab it free at the bottom.
Health
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| blood pressure | ರಕ್ತದೊತ್ತಡ | raktadottada |
| prescription | ಔಷಧ ಚೀಟಿ | aushada cheeti |
| diagnosis | ರೋಗ ನಿರ್ಣಯ | roga nirnaya |
| symptom | ರೋಗಲಕ್ಷಣ | rogalakshana |
Legal
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| magistrate | ಮ್ಯಾಜಿಸ್ಟ್ರೇಟ್ | magistrate |
| plaintiff | ವಾದಿ | vaadi |
| defendant | ಪ್ರತಿವಾದಿ | prativaadi |
| solicitor / lawyer | ವಕೀಲ | vakeel |
Immigration
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| permanent residency | ಶಾಶ್ವತ ನಿವಾಸ | shaashvatha nivaasa |
| skilled migration | ಕೌಶಲ್ಯ ವಲಸೆ | kaushala valase |
| points test | ಅಂಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ | anka pareekshe |
| sponsorship | ಪ್ರಾಯೋಜಕತ್ವ | praayojakatva |
Education
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| enrolment | ದಾಖಲಾತಿ | daakhalaati |
| scholarship | ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ವೇತನ | vidyaarthi vetana |
| tuition fee | ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಶುಲ್ಕ | shikshana shulka |
| academic transcript | ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ದಾಖಲೆ | shaekshanika daakhale |
Financial
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| bank account | ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಖಾತೆ | bank khaate |
| interest rate | ಬಡ್ಡಿ ದರ | baddi dara |
| mortgage | ಗೃಹ ಸಾಲ | gruha saala |
| superannuation | ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ ಫಂಡ್ | nivrutthi fund |
Housing
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| rental agreement | ಬಾಡಿಗೆ ಒಪ್ಪಂದ | baadige oppanda |
| bond | ಠೇವಣಿ | thevani |
| lease | ಗುತ್ತಿಗೆ | guttige |
| landlord | ಮಾಲೀಕ | maalik |
Social Services
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Centrelink | ಸೆಂಟರ್ಲಿಂಕ್ | centrelink |
| disability support pension | ಅಂಗವಿಕಲ ಬೆಂಬಲ ಪಿಂಚಣಿ | angavikala bembala pinchani |
| carer payment | ಆರೈಕೆದಾರ ಪಾವತಿ | aaraike daara paavati |
| family tax benefit | ಕುಟುಂಬ ತೆರಿಗೆ ಸವಲತ್ತು | kutumba terige salavattu |
Consumer Affairs
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| complaint | ದೂರು | dooru |
| refund | ಹಣ ಮರಳಿಸುವಿಕೆ | hana maralisuvike |
| warranty | ಖಾತ್ರಿ | khaatri |
| consumer rights | ಗ್ರಾಹಕ ಹಕ್ಕುಗಳು | graahaka hakkugalu |
Employment
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| resume | ಅರ್ಜಿ ನಮೂನೆ | arji namoone |
| job interview | ಉದ್ಯೋಗ ಅರ್ಜಿ | udyoga arji |
| work rights | ರೆಸ್ಯೂಮೆ | resume |
| Fair Work | ಸಂದರ್ಶನ | sandharshana |
Insurance
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| policy document | ಪಾಲಿಸಿ ದಾಖಲೆ | policy daakhale |
| premium | ಪ್ರೀಮಿಯಂ | premium |
| excess | ಹಕ್ಕು | hakku |
| claim form | ಹೆಚ್ಚುವರಿ ಮೊತ್ತ | hechuvari motta |
Business
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| ABN | ABN | ABN |
| ACN | ACN | ACN |
| GST registration | ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ನೋಂದಣಿ | vyaapaara nondani |
| sole trader | ಏಕ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರಿ | eka vyaapaari |
Community
| English | Kannada | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| local council | ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಪಂಚಾಯತ್ | sthaleeya panchayath |
| community centre | ದರಗಳು | daragalu |
| volunteer | ಸಮುದಾಯ ಕೇಂದ್ರ | samudaaya kendra |
| public transport | ಗ್ರಂಥಾಲಯ | granthaalaaya |
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