Sorting out a parcel order
Listen to each side. Practise your reply.
Staff Idhu nimdu order ah? Is this your order?
You Neenu yen helide? What did you say?
Staff Kannada barutta nimge? You understand kannada?
You Illa gothilla no I don’t know
You English alli heli Say in English
Staff Is this your order? Is this your order?
You Howdu nandu order idhu Yes it is my order
About this conversation
Need to say “What did you say?” 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 “What did you say?” in Kannada?
“Neenu yen helide?”. 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.
