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Real, practical Kannada for life in Bengaluru — organised by situation, not grammar. Every guide gives you the exact phrases, with audio and easy pronunciation.

Newcomer Guides

Must-Know Kannada Phrases for Bangalore Newcomers

Just moved to Bangalore? These are the essential Kannada phrases for daily life — greetings, thanks, yes/no, numbers, autos and paying — with audio and easy pronunciation.

Transport

Kannada Words Every Bangalore Auto Rider Should Know

Talk to Bangalore auto drivers in Kannada: ask the fare, negotiate a fair price, handle "meter illa", and stop cancellations — with audio and roman pronunciation.

Kannada Phrases for Bus Travel in Bangalore (BMTC)

Ride BMTC buses in Bangalore with confidence: ask where to board, which bus to take, where to get down, and confirm your stop — Kannada phrases with audio.

Kannada Phrases for Namma Metro in Bengaluru

Namma Metro made easy: ask for a token and find your platform in Kannada, with clear audio and roman pronunciation for Bengaluru commuters and tourists.

Food & Drink

Restaurant Kannada: How to Order Food in Bangalore

Order like a local in Bengaluru: dosa, biryani, filter coffee, a parcel, and sorting the bill — Kannada restaurant phrases with audio and easy pronunciation.

Shopping

Shopping in Bengaluru: Useful Kannada Words & Phrases (UPI, Price, Change)

Shop and pay in Bengaluru with Kannada: ask the price, pay by UPI, get change, handle a failed payment, and ask for a receipt — with audio and pronunciation.

Safety

Emergency Kannada Phrases Everyone in Karnataka Should Know

Stay safe in Karnataka: ask the police for help, report feeling unsafe or followed, reach a women's helpline, and call for urgent help — Kannada phrases with audio.

Daily Life

Basic Kannada for Daily Life in Bengaluru (Greetings, Replies & Numbers 1–10)

The everyday Kannada you hear all the time in Bengaluru — greetings, polite replies, yes/no, feelings and the numbers one to ten, with audio and roman pronunciation.