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Asking a vegetable price

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Listen to each side. Practise your reply.

You Tomato Eshtu? How much is tomato?
Shopkeeper Tombattu rupaay 90 rupees

You might say…

You Sari ondu kilo Kodi Yeah okay give one KG
You Tumba Jasti helthira You are saying too much for it
You Kammi maadi reduce it
Shopkeeper Market alli idhe rate this is the rate in the market
Shopkeeper Illa nanu kadime maadak agalla no I cannot reduce it
You Sari Bidi Okay leave
You Naan bere shop ge hogthini I am going to some other shop
Shopkeeper Sari Hogi madam Yeah you can leave madam

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About this conversation

Need to say “How much is tomato?” in Kannada? Here is the whole conversation with the shopkeeper — 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 “How much is tomato?” in Kannada?

“Tomato Eshtu?”. 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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