Negotiating Fare for a certain place — in Kannada

Need to say “How much to Majestic?” in Kannada? This page gives you the exact Kannada phrases — with clear audio — for a real transport situation in Bangalore: “Negotiating Fare for a certain place”. Listen to each line, copy the pronunciation, and you’ll be ready to handle it in person. Every phrase is written in easy Roman pronunciation so you can read it even if you can’t read the Kannada script yet.

The conversation

You
Eshtu Majestic ge?
How much to Majestic?
Driver
Muvattu ruupaay
Thirty rupees
You
Hattu ruupaay Kodthini
Ten rupees
Driver
Hattu rupayige Hogalla
I wont go for ten rupees
You
Ippattu aidhu?
Twenty five?
Driver
Sari Kutkolli Hogana
Okay sit, Lets go
You
Ippattu Rupayge chillara ideya?
Do you have change for 50 rupees
Driver
Ide
I have
You
Huu sari chillara kodi
Yeah okay give change

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say “How much to Majestic?” in Kannada?

“Eshtu Majestic ge?”. Tap the play button above to hear it spoken clearly, then repeat it a few times.

Will people in Bangalore understand if I use these transport phrases?

Yes. These are everyday spoken phrases used across Bengaluru. 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 pronunciation so you can read and say it right away. The Kannada script is shown too if you want to learn it.

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