धातु
dhaatu
Metal is a strong material that is usually shiny and can be shaped into different forms. Examples of metals include iron, gold, and silver.
You pronounce 'metal' like this: 'met-ul'.
The word 'metal' comes from the Greek word 'metallon', which means 'mine' or 'quarry'.
The word 'metal' in Kannada is 'ಮೆಟಲ್' (Meṭal).