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13 [Hadimūru] kelasagaḷu.

What does Martha do?	ಮಾರ್ಥ ಏನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾಳೆ?; Mārtha ēnu māḍuttāḷe?
She works at an office.	ಅವಳು ಕಛೇರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾಳೆ.; Avaḷu kachēriyalli kelasa māḍuttāḷe.
She works on the computer.	ಅವಳು ಕಂಪ್ಯುಟರ್ ನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾಳೆ.; Avaḷu kampyuṭar nondige kelasa māḍuttāḷe.
Where is Martha?	ಮಾರ್ಥ ಎಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾಳೆ?; Mārtha elliddāḷe?
At the cinema.	ಚಿತ್ರಮಂದಿರದಲ್ಲಿ ಇದ್ದಾಳೆ.; Citramandiradalli iddāḷe.
She is watching a film.	ಅವಳು ಒಂದು ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ನೋಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ.; Avaḷu ondu citravannu nōḍuttiddāḷe.
What does Peter do?	ಪೀಟರ್ ಏನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾನೆ?; Pīṭar ēnu māḍuttāne?
He studies at the university.	ಅವನು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾನಿಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದುತ್ತಾನೆ.; Avanu viśvavidyānilayadalli ōduttāne.
He studies languages.	ಅವನು ಭಾಷೆಗಳ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾನೆ.; Avanu bhāṣegaḷa adhyayana māḍuttāne.
Where is Peter?	ಪೀಟರ್ ಎಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾನೆ?; Pīṭar elliddāne?
At the café.	ಅವನು ಹೋಟೆಲ್ಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಇದ್ದಾನೆ.; Avanu hōṭellinalli iddāne.
He is drinking coffee.	ಅವನು ಕಾಫಿಯನ್ನು ಕುಡಿಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾನೆ.; Avanu kāphiyannu kuḍiyuttiddāne.
Where do they like to go?	ಅವರು ಎಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಹೋಗಲು ಇಷ್ಟಪಡುತ್ತಾರೆ?; Avaru ellige hōgalu iṣṭapaḍuttāre?
To a concert.	ಸಂಗೀತ ಕಚೇರಿಗೆ.; Saṅgīta kacērige.
They like to listen to music.	ಅವರಿಗೆ ಸಂಗೀತ ಕೇಳಲು ಇಷ್ಟ.; Avarige saṅgīta kēḷalu iṣṭa.
Where do they not like to go?	ಅವರು ಎಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಹೋಗಲು ಇಷ್ಟಪಡುವುದಿಲ್ಲ?; Avaru ellige hōgalu iṣṭapaḍuvudilla?
To the disco.	ಡಿಸ್ಕೋಗೆ.; Ḍiskōge.
They do not like to dance.	ಅವರು ನೃತ್ಯ ಮಾಡುವುದನ್ನು ಇಷ್ಟಪಡುವುದಿಲ್ಲ.; Avaru nr̥tya māḍuvudannu iṣṭapaḍuvudilla.

Media and language

Our language is also influenced by media. New media play an especially large role here. A whole language has emerged from text messages, email and chatting. This media language is of course different in every country. Certain characteristics, however, are found in all media languages. Above all, speed is important for us users. Although we write, we want to generate a live communication. Meaning, we want to exchange information as quickly as possible. So we simulate a real conversation. In this way, our language has developed a verbal character. Words or sentences are often shortened. Grammar and punctuation rules are generally ignored. Our spelling is looser, and prepositions are often missing completely. Feelings are only seldom expressed in media language. Here we prefer to use so-called emoticons. These are symbols that are meant to indicate what we're feeling at the moment. There are also distinct codes for texting and a slang for chat communication. Media language is therefore a very reduced language. But it is used by all (users) in a similar way. Studies show that education or intellect doesn't make a difference. Young people especially like using media language. That's why critics believe that our language is in danger. Science sees the phenomenon less pessimistically. Because children can differentiate when and how they should write. Experts believe that the new media language even has advantages. Because it can promote children's language skills and creativity. And: More is being written today – not letters, but emails! We're happy about this!