Asking the police for help
Listen to each side. Practise your reply.
You Police ge call maadi urgent calll the police, its urgent
Police En aytu? What happened?
You Accident aytu Accident happened
Police Sari call maadtini Okay I'll call
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Need to say “calll the police, its urgent” in Kannada? Here is the whole conversation with the police — what you say and what you'll hear back — with clear audio for every line and easy Roman spelling, so you can handle it in person.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “calll the police, its urgent” in Kannada?
“Police ge call maadi urgent”. Tap the play button to hear it said clearly, then repeat it a few times out loud.
Will people in Bangalore understand these phrases?
Yes. These are everyday spoken phrases used across Bengaluru, written the way people actually say them. Even a little Kannada is appreciated and usually gets a warmer, more helpful response.
Do I need to read the Kannada script?
No. Every phrase is written in simple Roman letters so you can read it and say it right away — and each one has audio, slow and at normal speed.
