Questioning a wrong bill
Listen to each side. Practise your reply.
You Bill tappagide Bill is wrong
Staff Hege tappaythu? How is it wrong?
You Naan idhu donne biriyani order madilla I didn't order this donne biriyani
Staff Sari, nanu bill matte tandu kodthini Okay ill get the bill again
You Dhanyavaada Thank you
Your challenge Sort out a wrong bill Politely query an extra charge or service tax. Take the challenge About this conversation
Need to say “Bill is wrong” 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 “Bill is wrong” in Kannada?
“Bill tappagide”. 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.
