What is the effect of adding the virama (್) to the Kannada consonant ದ?
Hint:
Look for the word 'silences' in the explanation
The consonant ದ changes to ದೇಶ
The consonant ದ changes to ದಿನ
The inherent 'a' sound is silenced and the consonant can join the next one directly
The consonant ದ changes to ದೀಪ
Explanation
The virama (್) silences the inherent 'a' sound of the consonant ದ, allowing it to join the next one directly.