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Phone & Delivery · 10 lines

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Rider Nanu gate Hattra Idini. yaavu flooru? I'm at the gate. Which floor?

Expect this almost word for word every time. Learn to recognise it by ear first.

You Third floor. Flat 302. Third floor. Flat 302.
Rider Lift idiya? Is there a lift?
You Lift balagade ide The lift is on the right.

You might say…

You Iri naanu kelage bartheeni Wait, I'm coming down.

Your escape hatch when you can't follow the rest of the call.

You Baagilla hatthira ittubidi Leave it at the door. or  Give it to the security guard.

Riders usually prefer this. Saying it clearly saves you both a trip.

Rider Sari , baagila hatra idtheeni Okay, I'll keep it at the door.
You Neev helodu kelaslilla - innond sati heltira? I can't hear you — say again?

Phone signal is bad more often than your Kannada is. Don't assume it's you.

You Cash athava online? Cash or online?
You Nanu already online alli pay madidini. I've already paid online.
You Back gate Hattra banni. Come to the back gate.
You Bandmele phone maadi Call me when you reach.

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About this conversation

Need to say “Third floor. Flat 302.” in Kannada? Here is the whole conversation with the rider — 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 “Third floor. Flat 302.” in Kannada?

“Third floor. Flat 302.”. 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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