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Moving to Bangalore <\/a>for a new job or higher studies can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it can also be a bit daunting, especially if you’re not familiar with the local language, Kannada. While Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city where many people speak English, knowing a few basic Kannada words can make a huge difference in your day-to-day interactions and help you navigate the city with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you first arrive, you might find it challenging to ask for directions, understand local customs, or even engage in simple conversations. You might struggle at local markets, in auto-rickshaws, or when trying to make new friends. These language barriers can make daily tasks frustrating and can sometimes leave you feeling isolated or misunderstood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ease these challenges, learning some basic Kannada words and phrases can be incredibly beneficial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 50 Essential Kannada words and phrases to get you started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CATEGORY<\/th>KANNADA WORDS<\/th>ENGLISH MEANING<\/th>USAGE EXAMPLE<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
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Greetings and Basic Interactions<\/td> Namaskara<\/td>Hello<\/td>“Namaskara!” (Hello!)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Hegiddera<\/td>How are you?<\/td>“Hegiddera?” (How are you?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Channagidini<\/td>I\u2019m fine<\/td>“Channagidini.” (I\u2019m fine.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Shubhodaya<\/td>Good morning<\/td>“Shubhodaya!” (Good morning!)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Shubha Dinagavali<\/td>Have a good day<\/td>“Shubha Dinagavali!” (Have a good day!)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Shubha Rathri<\/td>Good night<\/td>“Shubha Rathri!” (Good night!)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Shubhashaya<\/td>Congratulations<\/td>“Shubhashaya!” (Congratulations!)<\/td><\/tr>
Common Questions<\/td>Yelli<\/td>Where<\/td>“Yelli?” (Where?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Yen<\/td>What<\/td>“Yen?” (What?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Yaake<\/td>Why<\/td>“Yaake?” (Why?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Yaaru<\/td>Who<\/td>“Yaaru?” (Who?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Yeshtu<\/td>How much<\/td>“Yeshtu?” (How much?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Hege<\/td>How<\/td>“Hege?” (How?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Naale<\/td>Tomorrow<\/td>“Naale?” (Tomorrow?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Ninna hesarenu?<\/td>What is your name?<\/td>“Ninna hesarenu?” (What is your name?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Kannada Gottilla<\/td>I don\u2019t understand Kannada<\/td>“Kannada Gottilla.” (I don\u2019t understand Kannada.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Eevu Inglish mathanadutthida?<\/td>Do you speak English?<\/td>“Eevu Inglish mathanadutthida?” (Do you speak English?)<\/td><\/tr>
Daily Activities<\/td>Hogu<\/td>Go<\/td>“Hogu!” (Go!)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Banni<\/td>Come<\/td>“Banni!” (Come!)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Kelsa<\/td>Work<\/td>“Kelsa mugitha?” (Is the work done?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Naanu<\/td>Me<\/td>“Naanu hogthini.” (I will go.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Ninna<\/td>Your<\/td>“Ninna bagu illi ide.” (Your bag is here.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nillu<\/td>Stop<\/td>“Nillu!” (Stop!)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Hidi<\/td>Hold<\/td>“Hidi nanna hannu.” (Hold my bag.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Kode<\/td>Umbrella<\/td>“Kode togolli.” (Take the umbrella.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Neeru<\/td>Water<\/td>“Neeru kodi.” (Give me water.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Oota<\/td>Food<\/td>“Oota aayitha?” (Had food?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Oota aayitha?<\/td>Had food?<\/td>“Oota aayitha?” (Had food?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Mane<\/td>Home<\/td>“Manege hogona.” (Let’s go home.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Koli mari<\/td>Chicken<\/td>“Koli mari beku.” (I want chicken.)<\/td><\/tr>
Directions and Locations<\/td>Yelli<\/td>Where<\/td>“Yelli hogi?” (Where are you going?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Illi<\/td>Here<\/td>“Illi bantu.” (Come here.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Alli<\/td>There<\/td>“Alli hogi.” (Go there.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Vilaasa<\/td>Address<\/td>“Vilaasa yelli ide?” (Where is the address?)<\/td><\/tr>
Numbers and Quantities<\/td>Jaasti<\/td>More<\/td>“Jaasti beku.” (I want more.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Ondu<\/td>One<\/td>“Ondu coffee.” (One coffee.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Eradu<\/td>Two<\/td>“Eradu coffee.” (Two coffees.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Moovu<\/td>Three<\/td>“Moovu coffee.” (Three coffees.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Yeshtu<\/td>How much<\/td>“Yeshtu?” (How much?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Hathu<\/td>Ten<\/td>“Hathu bananas.” (Ten bananas.)<\/td><\/tr>
Common Phrases<\/td>Yen Guru Yen Samachar?<\/td>Hey bro, what\u2019s up?<\/td>“Yen Guru Yen Samachar?” (Hey bro, what\u2019s up?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Naale barthini<\/td>I will come tomorrow<\/td>“Naale barthini.” (I will come tomorrow.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nillu<\/td>Stop<\/td>“Nillu!” (Stop!)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Sari<\/td>Okay<\/td>“Sari, hogona.” (Okay, let’s go.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Keli<\/td>Listen<\/td>“Keli.” (Listen.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Mathadidini<\/td>I spoke<\/td>“Ninna jothe mathadidini.” (I spoke with you.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Beka?<\/td>Do you want?<\/td>“Neeru beka?” (Do you want water?)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nillisi<\/td>Stop<\/td>“Bus nillisi.” (Stop the bus.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Sari<\/td>Correct\/Okay<\/td>“Sari idu.” (This is correct.)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nodu<\/td>Look<\/td>“Nodu alli.” (Look there.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Greetings and Basic Interactions In Kannada <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Namaskara<\/strong> (Hello)\n