Telling someone where you are
Listen to each one, then say it back.
Yellidira Where are you?
Nanu gate hatra iddeeni I'm at the gate.
Bus stop hatra Near the bus stop.
Angadi munde In front of the shop.
Aidu nimishadalli bartheeni I'm coming in five minutes.
Allee iri Wait there.
Yaava kade Which side?
Bengaluru addresses are landmark-based, so 'which side' does more work than a street name.
Siktha illa I can't find it.
Location Kalshi Send the location.
About this set
9 short Kannada phrases for telling someone where you are, each with clear audio and easy Roman spelling. Learn them once and they turn up in every conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Where are you?” in Kannada?
“Yellidira”. 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.
