Common in Kannada

Everyday words and replies that make you sound local.

👋1. Greetings & Wellbeing

Oota Aytha “Did you have lunch?” Chanage idhira? “Are you doing well?” Chanagiddini “I am good” Hegiddira? “How are you?”

🙏2. Polite Words

Dhanyavaada “Thank you” Sari “Okay” Parvagilla “It's fine” Enu Illa “Nothing much”

💭3. Yes, No & Understanding

Gothu “I know” Gothilla “I don't know” Arthagilla “I didn't understand”

📍4. Pointing & Place

Illi “Here” Alli “There” Ide “I have”

❤️5. Feelings & Likes

Bega Ba “Come Fast” Nanage adhu tumba ishta “I like it so much” Nanage adhu ishta illa “I don't like it”

💬6. Numbers

Ondu “One (1)” Eradu “Two (2)” Mooru “Three (3)” Naalku “Four (4)” Aidu “Five (5)” Aaru “Six (6)” Elu “Seven (7)” Entu “Eight (8)” Ombattu “Nine (9)” Hattu “Ten (10)”