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Enquiring about a PG room

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You Room khaali ideya? Is there a room available? or  Any rooms free now?
Owner Single room-aa, sharing room-aa? Single room or sharing?

'Sharing' usually means two or three beds.

You Single room. Tingalige eshtu? Single room. How much per month? or  Sharing. How much?
Owner Twelve thousand, oota include aagide. Twelve thousand, food included.
You Deposit bere-aa? Is the deposit separate?

Deposit is normally one to two months' rent. Ask before agreeing to anything.

Owner Yeredu(Two) tingalu advance. Two months advance.

You might say…

You Room nodbahudaa? Can I see the room?

Always look. Photos online are frequently not the actual room.

You Swalpa kadime maadbahudaa? Can you reduce it a little? or  Is eleven thousand possible?

PG rent is negotiable, especially for a long stay or paying quarterly.

Owner Neevu ondu varsha iddre okay. If you stay a year, okay.
You Gate timing ideyaa? Is there a gate timing?

Many PGs lock up at night. Ask before paying, not after.

You Wi-Fi mattu laundry include aagideyaa? Is wifi and laundry included?
You Naanu yochne maadi helthini. I'll think about it and tell you. or  I'll confirm tomorrow.

Never pay on the first visit. This buys you an exit without causing offence.

You Nimma number sigbahudaa? Can I get your number?

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About this conversation

Need to say “Is there a room available?” in Kannada? Here is the whole conversation with the owner — 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 “Is there a room available?” in Kannada?

“Room khaali ideya?”. 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.