Kannada for Bangalore
Speak Kannada in real Bangalore situations
Autos, buses, the metro, shopping, food and emergencies — learn the exact Kannada you need to get around Bengaluru, with clear audio for every phrase.
What do you want to say?
Transport
Autos, buses, the metro and cabs — fares, stops and directions.
Shopping
Asking prices, paying by UPI, change and receipts at local shops.
Food
Ordering food and drinks, parcels and sorting out the bill.
Emergency
Police, helplines and the words you need when something is urgent.
Common
Everyday words and replies that make you sound local.
Try a few phrases
Tap play to hear how it sounds. Switch to Normal for everyday speed.
Take it with you, offline
The free Android app works without internet — perfect for autos and markets.
Why learn a little Kannada?
Kannada is the local language of Bengaluru and Karnataka. You can get by with English and Hindi in many places, but even a few Kannada phrases change how people respond to you — auto drivers quote fairer fares, shopkeepers warm up, and everyday errands get easier. You don’t need to be fluent. You just need the right phrase at the right moment.
This site is organised by real situations, not grammar lessons. Pick what you need — getting around, shopping, ordering food, or an emergency — listen to the audio, and copy the pronunciation. Everything is written in simple Roman letters, so you can read it even if you can’t read the Kannada script yet.