the fourteenth letter of the alphabet (a union of two vowels 'ಅ'and'ಉ' pronounced in one syllable).

an interjection used to express doubt, wonder, appreciation, etc.

the thirteenth letter and the thirteenth vowel of the alphabe.

ಓ ಎಂದರೆ ಠೋ ಎನ್ನಲು ಬಾರದಿರು ōebdare ṭhō ennalu bāradiru to be absolutely ignorant of letters; to be an illiterate.

the twelfth letter and the vowel of the alphabet.

an interjection used to express doubt, wonder, appreciation, etc.

a response to being called.

to feel for; to love.

to bring up with care; to foster; to protect.

ಓತುಕೊಳ್ಳು ōtukoḷḷu to give parental care to; to foster.

to take into arms and press to the bosom to express one's affection.