Useful Kannada Words for Tourists Visiting Karnataka

Posted Date: 21 Jan 2010	Resource Type: General	Category: Miscellaneous
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This article gives information on useful English-Kannada words while staying in Karnataka, India.

When you visit the State of Karnataka, you many find that not all locals are able to understand or speak English. This may create problems in communication.

This article is a ready reckoner of useful English-Kannada words for tourists staying in Karnataka.

English- Kannada Words At the Airport/Railway Station/Bus Stand:-

1. Please take me to – Nannna karedukondu Hogari
2. Please Help Me – Nanage Sahayya Madi
3. Please – Dayamadi
4. What is the time - Yen Time Aayatu?
5. Whom should I contact - Nanu yaranna samparkisabeku?
6. What should I do - Nanu yenu madabeku?

English- Kannada Words to Reach A Destination:-

1. I want to go to – Nanu Hoga Beku
2. Where is – Yelle?
3. Please tell me where to find this address – Ee Patte Yelle Huduka Beku
4. How much distance to go - Yestu doora hoghabheku?
5. I want to get down here – Naanu Ille Ilibeku
6. Stop – Nilli or Nindari Beku or Tadiri Beku
7. Go Forward – Munde Hogari
8. Go Ahead – Munde Hogari
9. Go Back – Tirgi Hinde Hogari
10. Where does this road go to – Idu Raste Yellege Hogutte?

English- Kannada Words for Introductions:-

1. How are you - Neenu heghiddhiya?
2. I am fine - Nanu chenaagiddeni
3. What is your name? - Nimma hesaru yenu?
4. My Name is - Nanna hesaru
5. Will you come with me? - Neenu nanna joteghe baaruthiya?

English- Kannada Words for General Usage:-

1. Please get me – Dayamadi Nange Kodi
2. I want – Nanage Beku
3. Thank you – Nimma Upakara
4. Goodbye – Valledu Namaskar
5. Come – Baa (also for you come)
6. Go – Hogu
7. Eat – Thinnu
8. Drink - Kudee
9. I – Nanu
10. You – Neenu
11. He – Avanu
12. She – Avalu
13. It – Adu
14. A – Vandu
15. This – Idu
16. That - Adu

English- Kannada Words for Shopping:-

1. What is the price of – Yeshtu Bele
2. What is the cost of _ Mula Bele Yeshtu
3. How much do I have to pay for – Nanu Yeshtu Kuda Beku
4. Where can I buy – Nanu Yelle Kwalu Beku
5. Where can I find – Nage Yelle Shigbeku

English-Kannada Words for Basic Provisions:-

1. A glass of water – Ondu Glass Nira
2. A bottle of water – Ondu Batli Nira
3. Milk – Halu
4. Bread – Rwati
5. Salt - Uppu
6. Vegetable - Tarakari

Directions in Kannada:-

1. Right - Balagade
2. Left - Yedagade
3. Front - Munde
4. Back - Hinde
5. Inside - Olage
6. Outside - Horage
7. East – Poorva
8. West - Pashchima
9. North - Uttara
10. South - Dakshina

Numbers in Kannada:-

1. One - Ondu
2. Two - Yeradu
3. Three - Mooru
4. Four - Naliku
5. Five - Aidu
6. Six - Aaru
7. Seven - Yelu
8. Eight - Yentu
9. Nine - Ombathu
10. Ten - Hathu

Acknowledgement:The author of this article would like to acknowledge the immense help given by a neighbour (Mrs.Phadnis)in compiling this list of useful Kannada words for tourists staying in Karnataka.

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Author: Roy George 22 Jun 2010

Member Level: Gold Points : 1

Hi Vandana,
Karanatka is a state where there are so many people from other states of India and countries live. This article will be very helpful for those who doesn't know kannada. Keep posting such good articles.

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