Asking a cab not to cancel
Listen to each side. Practise your reply.
You Yellidhira? Where are you?
Cab Person Aidha nimisha dalli barutha idhini nim location ge I am coming to your loation in 5 minutes
Cab Person Drop location yelli? Where is your drop location?
You Electronic City, Hogthira? Electronic City — will you go?
Cab Person Huu Baruthini Yes, I'm coming
You Cancel Maad bedi Don't cancel it
About this conversation
Need to say “Where are you?” in Kannada? Here is the whole conversation with the cab person — 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 “Where are you?” in Kannada?
“Yellidhira?”. 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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