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Cab driver calls you

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Listen to each side. Practise your reply.

Driver Yellidira Where exactly are you?

The call you'll get every single ride.

You Nanu Main Gate Hattra Idini I'm at the main gate.
Driver Nanage valagade barake aagtilla I can't come inside.

Very common at apartments and tech parks. Expect it.

You might say…

You Sari, nanu horagade bartini Okay, I'll come out.
You Main road Hattra banni, nanu aale kaitirtini Come to the main road, I'll wait there.

Knowing this line prevents most cancellations.

You Yaavu color car? Which colour is the car?
You Yeshtu nimsha? How many minutes?
You Eradu nimisha wait maadi Please wait two minutes.
You Ega bartidini I'm coming now.
You Dayavittu Cancle madbedi Please don't cancel.

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About this conversation

Need to say “I'm at the main gate.” in Kannada? Here is the whole conversation with the driver — 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 “I'm at the main gate.” in Kannada?

“Nanu Main Gate Hattra Idini”. 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.

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