Short,simple yet very necessary at times, the following sentences will surely help you get by. Consciously make an effort to use opportunities to speak in Kannada. Please / (Dayavittu) Sorry / (Kshamisi) I beg your pardon / (Kshamisi) I want it / (Nanage idu beku) No,I do not want it / (Illa,idu nanage bekilla) I … Read moreGENERAL CONVERSATION
Getting anywhere can be tough sometimes particularly if you need to speak to the local auto drivers who might use the chance to misguide you. Knowledge of the relevant words / sentences in order to be able to ask and find the right directions would certainly be an asset,even if you do not know the … Read moreDIRECTIONS!
In continuation with the last session on introductions, we learn to carry the conversation forward by asking a few questions ourselves. Remember to make the effort to speak in Kannada,though you will get the answer in any other language you ask. You will command a new found respect among the locals who will go all … Read moreENQUIRY
In this session, we will learn how to introduce ourselves and carry on a light conversation. My name is ……. / (Nanna Hesaru………) I am a doctor /(Naanu doctor) I am from Bangalore /( Naanu Bengalurinavanu.) Pleased to meet you /(Nimmannu betimadi santhoshavayithu!) Yes /(Houdu) No /(illa) Maybe /(Ira bohudu) Sorry/Excuse me! / (Kshamisi) Sorry … Read moreINTRODUCTIONS !
Hi there! is always good to hear and the start of any conversation. And so,let us learn to greet in Kannada. Hello! / (Namaskara!) Thank You! / (Thumba Dhanyavadagalu!) Goodbye! / (Hogi Baruthene!) How are you? / (Neevu Hegidheera?) Fine,Thank you! / (Channagideeni! Dhanyavdagalu.) Welcome! / (Susvagatha!) Congratulations! / (Shubhashayagalu!) Happy Birthday! / (Janma dinada … Read moreGREETINGS
Kannada is the mothertongue of Kannadigas in Karnataka.Bangalore or now known as Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka in South India. Kannada is spoken in various forms depending on the region of Karnataka the speaker is a native of.For example,a Mangalorean will say,”wuntu”, a Bangalorean will say “ide”, and a rural person will say”aithe”, all … Read moreWHY LEARN SPOKEN KANNADA?