16 must know Kannada words if you are new in Bangalore.

For engineers looking for jobs, Bangalore is a divine spot. It’s called India’s Silicon Valley because there is a massive influx of young minds coming here to research or to find job opportunities. But it’s not easy to move to a new city, particularly for people who come from far away places and from different cultural backgrounds. Here is the list of must-know words that will be useful to you.

1.Kannada Baralla
This would be the sentence that can assist with your starting days in Bangalore to have a direction.
It means “I don’t have any knowledge of Kannada, “.
2.Yelli/Yellige
This means ‘where’ or ‘where to’. As people on the streets are mainly localities, this word will help you ask for directions and who can lead you to your destinations better than localities. At times, Google maps will misdirect you.
3.Kodu/Kodi.
It says ‘give’. At moments, shopkeepers can be tough to deal with. Many times, one could get confused asking for the easiest items.

4.Yaaru
In Kannada, Yaaru indicates ‘who’. Such words will help you ask questions in a whole sentence that doesn’t need to be created.
5.Yen/Yenu
This means ‘what’. It’s a savior. This will allow you to ask individuals to repeat whatever they’re saying.

6. Yen Guru Yen Samachar
The best one to grab is this. In Kannada, it’s “Hey bro, what’s up”. By demonstrating how you have put in some efforts by trying to learn their language, will help you create good Kannada friends.

7.Utta ita
This implies ‘have you eaten? With your local mates who will be in your PG’s, these sentences will help you bond in. Communication is a strong tool. It will help you tremendously broaden your network of friends. Imagine being away from home and meet someone who speaks the same language as others.  It helps to create lovely relationships.

8. Channagiddini
In Kannada, this means “I am fine”. Using such words with your Kannada boss can be very impressive.
9.Jaasti=
This says ‘more’. These are short, easy-to-learn phrases. Generally speaking, these words will help you communicate with shopkeepers, auto wallas, and other individuals who know or choose to speak only in one language.

10.Eevu Inglish mathanadutthira
It means “Do you speaking English?” ”.
Often, before we begin to ask or tell anyone anything, it seems polite to ask them if they understand the language in which we are going to speak.
11. Nannu/Nam
It means I/me. It will be helpful to you while you are in the office or on the bus. To confirm whether they are talking to you are not.
12.Illa
It is the best word in Kannada. I like it the most. which means “no”. It is very helpful when you have to refuse or deny something.
13. Kelsa
It means “work”. If you are going out then you can easily answer that you are going to work.

14. Nalle
This means “tomorrow”. At the workplace or at the shop when someone asks when you want this you can use this word. for “I want it tomorrow.”

15. Yestu
It means “How much”. Small vendors generally prefer their local tongue. For knowing the price you can use this phrase for less confusion.
16. Nimsha
It implies “minute”. a quick way to answer when someone asks you how much time is left? you can use this word if only a minute is left.