Ordering filter coffee
Listen to each side. Practise your reply.
You Ondu Coffee Beku One coffee please
Staff Filter coffee beka? Chukku Coffee beka? You want filter coffee or chukku coffee?
You Chukku Coffee yenu? What is chukku coffee
Staff Chukku Coffee alli naavu ginger jaggery haakbeku We put ginger jaggery in chukku coffee
You Illa filter coffee ne saaku No, filter coffee is fine.
Staff Yeshtu sakre aaka beku? How much sugar shall I put?
You Sakre Kammi haaki, Jaasti beda. Put less sugar, not more.
You Eshtu rupaay? How much will it be?
Staff Nooru rupaay 100 rupees
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Need to say “One coffee please” in Kannada? Here is the whole conversation with the staff — 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 “One coffee please” in Kannada?
“Ondu Coffee Beku”. 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.
