2231. welfare noun
health, happiness, and general well-being
ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ; ಕ್ಷೇಮ
  1. We care about the welfare of the children.
  2. The program supports animal welfare.
  3. Employee welfare is important to the company.
well-being prosperity health
2232. were verb
the past form of be for you, we and they
ಇದ್ದರು; ಇದ್ದವು
  1. We were at the market.
  2. They were very happy.
  3. You were right.
existed stood remained
2233. what pronoun
used to ask about a thing
ಏನು
  1. What is your name?
  2. What are you doing?
  3. What time is it?
which thing which whatever
2234. whatever pronoun
a word used to connect ideas, often meaning whatever
ಏನೇ ಆಗಿರಲಿ
  1. Choose whatever you prefer.
  2. whatever you decide is fine with me.
  3. We can discuss whatever you need.
connector linking word joining term
2235. when adverb
at what time
ಯಾವಾಗ
  1. When will you come?
  2. When does the shop open?
  3. I don't know when he left.
at what time on which day once
2236. where adverb
in or to which place
ಎಲ್ಲಿ
  1. Where do you live?
  2. Where is the bus stop?
  3. Where are you going?
in which place at what place to what place
2237. whereas conjunction
while in contrast with another fact or situation
ಆದರೆ; ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ವಿರುದ್ಧವಾಗಿ
  1. The first plan is cheap, whereas the second is faster.
  2. She prefers tea, whereas her brother prefers coffee.
  3. Online classes are flexible, whereas classroom lessons offer direct interaction.
while although in contrast
2238. whether conjunction
used when there are two possibilities
...ಎಂದು (ಹೌದೋ ಇಲ್ಲವೋ)
  1. I don't know whether he is at home.
  2. Tell me whether you are coming.
  3. She asked whether the shop is open.
if or not whether or not
2239. which determiner
used to ask about one thing among many
ಯಾವುದು
  1. Which bus goes to the airport?
  2. Which colour do you like?
  3. Which one is yours?
what which one whichever
2240. whichever pronoun
any one of a group, no matter which
ಯಾವುದೇ ಒಂದು
  1. Choose whichever color you like.
  2. Take whichever seat is free.
  3. Use whichever method works best.
any any one no matter which