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Common Konkani Phrases for Tourists visiting Divar Island

Along with being the official language of the province, Konkani is additionally the mother-tongue of all Goans. This stunning language is wide spoken within the beach destination of province. One in every of the foremost sought-after destinations in India, it’s flocked by Indian and international nationals, in crazy numbers. If you too square measure visiting province, learning Konkani would be quite attention-grabbing additionally as useful. employing a dash of phrases and words may sway be quite handy.

Popular Konkani Expressions – Normal Conversations

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Hello/good morning	Deu boro dis dium
My name is (name)	Mojem naum (name)
I come from (place)	Mau zo gao (place)
What is your name?	Tuchem naum kitay?
Good evening	Deu bori sanz dium
Good night	Deu bori raat dium
Can you tell me?	Maka saangshi?
How are you?  (male)	Tum Ko so asa?
Can you help me?	Mhojem modot korshi?
How are you? (female)	Ko shem asa?
Sorry	Maaf kor
Why	Kiteak
Thank you	Deu borem korum
Where	Khuim
Please	Upkar koroonc
What	Kitem
Yes/no	Hoei/Na
I feel sick	Mhojea jivak borem dissonam
I am happy	Aoo tsaud kooshi
I am tired	Aoo tsod tokla
Good	Borem
I love Goa	Maka Goemcho mog asa
What is the time?	Kitlim voram zaleant?
Goodbye	Miochay / Adeus
Do you speak English	Tum Inglez uloitai?
I speak a little Konkani	Aoo thodee Konkani ooloyta

Popular Konkani Expressions – Getting Around and Searching Accommodation

A little bit understanding or use of native language typically wins the center and ends up in higher communication and cooperation.

When we land somewhere overseas for a vacation or a business trip, we tend to hunt for an acceptable accommodation and travel round the town or the state for looking and alternative issue. Here square measure some necessaryphrases for identical if you’re visiting Goa:

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Can you get me a taxi?	Maka ek taxi haadshi?
Where is the (Police Station)?	(Police Station) khuim assa?
How do I go there?	Thuim hao kosso vossoonk?
When does the bus leave?	Bus kitley anc so ta?
How much does a taxi charge?	Taxi kitley bhaadem ghetaam?
How far is the bus stop?	Bus stop kitley pois assa?
How long will it take?	Kitlo vogoth laagtolo?
Does this bus go to (Divar Island)?	Ee bus (Diwade) voi ta?
Which bus goes to (Ribandar)?	Khui chi bus Raibandar vetaa?
Have we arrived in (Candolim)?	(Candolim) pau lay?
How much to (Panjim)	(Ponje)vossoonk kitlay pot ollay?
Where can I catch the bus to (Panjaji)	(Ponje) bus ko ee tamta?
Do you have a room/house to rent?	Tu jay shee room/ghor asa?
Turn left/right	Dai an/ Ooj an wot
Where can I make a phone call?	Maka phone koroonc khuim meltolem?
I would like a single / double room	Maka single / double room zai
How many kilometers is it to (Calangute)?	(Calangute) kitlay pois asa?
What is the charge per day?	Eke dissak kitley poi shay?
I want a room for a day	Maka eke dissak room zai

Popular Konkani Expressions – Food and Wine

Goa is very fashionable for its food. Use these common Konkani phrases while looking for suitable wine and dine choices once you are visiting Goa:

ENGLISH	KONKANI
I am thirsty	Maka taan lagleah
I am hungry	Maka bhook lagleah
Water	Oodok
I do not want it spicy	Maka tik naka
Where can I get some snacks?	Maka khaunk ‘snacks’ khuim meltolem?
No sugar	Saakor naka
No ice	Borof naka
The food is good	Jevon borem

 Common Konkani Expressions – Shopping

Shopping is a crucial activity in which one indulges in, once in Goa. especially during bargaining for the correct deal, very little information regarding these native phrases will go an extended way in establishing rapport with shopkeepers. These common Konkani phrases ought to assist you out when you are visiting Goa:

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Do you sell cashew nuts?	Tumi kaju bhieo viktaat?
Have you got another one like this?	Oslem aneek assa?
Too expensive!	Ekdom mar rog!
Do you take credit card?	Tu credit card ghetam?
How much?	Kitlem?
I want…	Maka zai…
I’ll take this	Haon hem ghetam
Can I pay in dollars / pounds?	Mhojean pounds voh dollaraani faarik koroonc zata?
I don’t want it	Maka naka

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