Bangalore is a paradise destination for engineers looking for work. It’s called the Silicon Valley of India, hence there is a huge influx of young minds, who come here to study or for work opportunities. But, shifting to a new city is not an easy thing to do, specially to the people who come from far away places and different cultural backgrounds. Language becomes the first barrier that people from outside find difficult to overcome and then struggle to find a right place to live in Bangalore. The localities running errands may not speak to you in a common language and you may find yourself stuck in that situation.
In order to make your life a little easy, here is a list of 10 common Kannada words/phrases that will help you start with Kannada language.

1. Kannada Baralla

This is one phrase that can help you have a way with your starting days in Bangalore.
It means “I do not understand Kannada”.

It’s an escape phrase that can save you from hours of trying to understand what the person instructing you is trying to tell you. Dealing with an alien language can be a difficult task at times.

2.  Yelli/Yellige

It means ‘where’ or ‘where to’. This word may help you ask for directions since people on the streets are mostly localities and who better than localities will guide you to your destinations. Google maps can be mis-directing at times.

3. Kodu/Kodi

It means ‘give’. Shopkeepers can be difficult to deal with at times. One might get stuck asking for the easiest things at times.

4. Yaaru

Yaaru means ‘who’ in Kannada. These words can help you ask the questions which do not need to be formed in a whole sentence.

5. Yen/Yenu

It means ‘what’. This word is a savior. It can help you with asking people to repeat what they are saying.

6. Yen Guru Yen Samachar

This is the easiest one to catch. It’s “Hey bro, what’s up” in Kannada. This can help you build good Kannada friends by showing how you have put in some efforts by trying to learn their language.

7. Utta ita

It means ‘did you eat?’ in Kannada. These phrases can help you gel up with your local friends which will be in your PG’s.Language is a powerful medium. It can help you expand your network of friends immensely. Imagine you being away from home and finding someone speak the same language as yours alien to others. It helps establish beautiful relationships.

8. Channagiddini

It means “I am fine” in Kannada. Using these words can be very impressive with your Kannada boss.

9. Jaasti

It means ‘more’.  These are small words, which are easy to learn. These words will generally help you deal with the shopkeepers, autowalas, and other people who know or prefer to talk only in one language.

10. Eevu inglish mathanadutthira

This means “Do you speak English?”.

At times, before we start with asking or telling something to someone, it seems polite to ask them if they understand the language that we are going to talk in.

These are some words that can help you thrive in Bangalore with the Kannadigas.

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