First words
Listen to each one, then say it back.
If you learn ten words this week, make these the first ten.
Say it while food is being served or they will keep adding. One of the most-used words in a Kannada home.
Ends a transaction and starts a journey. You'll use it daily in autos.
Your challenge Use your first ten words Yes, no, okay, enough, come, go — drop them into one day. Take the challenge About this set
12 short Kannada phrases for first words, each with clear audio and easy Roman spelling. Learn them once and they turn up in every conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Yes.” in Kannada?
“Howdu”. 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.
