स्वागत
swagat
The word 'welcome' means to greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive.
You say 'welcome' like this: wel-kum.
The word 'welcome' comes from Old English, where it meant 'well come' or 'pleasing arrival'.
The word 'welcome' in Kannada is 'ಸ್ವಾಗತ' (Swāgata).