Conversation Basics
Kannada for beginners is being dealt with a little more, in our next series of sessions followed by podcast episodes. Since many of our learners have indicated in our survey that they are beginners or with a little knowledge and would like more clarity in certain areas,we shall focus on giving them more basics of … Read moreSIMPLE SENTENCES – 01
Words are important! Building up one’s vocabulary imparts a certain confidence while speaking. So also with learning the Kannada language. We shall learn words that are used everyday,and are important for us to know. Waarada Dinagalu….Days of the week (wara-week/dina-day/dinagalu-days) Bhanuwara-Sunday Somawara-Monday Mangalawara-Tuesday Budhawara-Wednesday Guruwara-Thursday Shukrawara-Friday Shaniwara-Saturday Waradalli yeLLe yeLLu dina…..There are only seven days … Read moreVOCABULARY-DAYS OF THE WEEK
Commuting every day by local bus or the company bus can be intimidating if one does not know the basics of Kannada conversation. The verbs generally in use in such scenarios are provided below for your reference and their use in a sentence. To go -Hogu…. naanu officige hoguthene To come – Ba…. naanu trekking … Read moreCOMMUTING
Any traveler or newcomer to the city of Bangalore loves everything about it except for one thing-the transport system,the cutting of trees,the traffic,the pollution,the infrastructure-but then every city is unique. And you can love the climate and the open parks and lakes,in addition to the people. Truly generous and hospitable. After all,people make up a … Read moreCOMMUTING BY BUS/AUTO
Emergencies occur @ anytime with a sudden illness or an accident taking place. In such scenarios it is imperative that you communicate effectively to the right people and fast in order to save time. keLage biddare gaaya aaguthaadhe….. You will be hurt (wounded) if you fall down. Ninage jvara bandhidhe…. You have fever. Avanige kemmidhe…. … Read moreCONVERSATION DURING EMERGENCIES/ACCIDENTS
Interaction with waiter/manager Sl no… Kannada version… English Translation 1…. Thindi yenu ide?… What snacks are available? 2… Idly, dose, vade… Idly, dose, and vadas 3…. Yeradu idly, ondu dose matte mooru cup coffee kodi…Ok, get me 2 idlies, 1 dose and 3 cups of coffee 4 …Yeshtu ?… How much? 5… 40 rupaayi…. 40 … Read moreSERVICE AT THE RESTAURANT/HOTEL
Interaction in a restaurant Word… Meaning… Usage oota… Lunch/dinner….Oota ayitha? thindi… Breakfast/snacks… Thindi jothege coffee kudide kahi…Bitter… Coffee thumba kahiyagide khara…. Hot/spicy…. Curry thumba khara uppu… Salt… Rasam nalli uppu jaasti sakkare… Sugar… yeardu spoon sakkare haaki thaNNige… Cold… Dose thannige agide bisi… Hot… Nanage bisi bisi coffee ishta bega…Fast… Bega badisi ( serve fast … Read moreRESTAURANT
Interaction with Domestic help / Cook Sl no… Kannada version… English Translation 1… NaaLe entugantege baa… Come tomorrow at 8. 2… NaaLe estu hottige kelasakke baruteeya?…At what time are you coming tomorrow? 3… Ivattu nela oresabeku… You have to mop the floor today 4… Nela gudisi ayta?… Have you swept the floor? 5… Yaavaga paathre … Read moreInteraction with Domestic help / Cook
Interaction with House owner / Neighbor Sl no… Kannada version… English Translation 1…. Nimma hesarenu…. What is your name? 2…. Maduve aagideya?…. Are you married? 3…. MakkaLu iddaara?…. Do you have kids? 4…. Nimma kutumbadalli estu janariddaare?…. How many people are there in your family? 5…. Neevu elli kelasa maaduteeri?…. Where do you work? 6…. … Read moreMORE CONVERSATION WITH YOUR LANDLORD
SHOPPING Scenario 1 : Shopping for vegetables Sl no…Kannada version…English Translation 1…Tomato yeshtu?… How much are the tomatoes? 2… Hadinaidu roopayi kilo… 15 rupees a kilo 3…10 rupayi madi kolli… Make it 10 rupees 4…Illa saar – tomato season illa…. No sir – this is not tomato season 5…Illa illa bere kade yella 10 roopaye, … Read moreSHOPPING SCENARIOS-BUYING CLOTHES/GROCERIES