Language/Kannada/Vocabulary/Ordering-at-a-Restaurant
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As a Kannada language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you about ordering at a restaurant in Kannada. In this lesson, you will learn how to order food and drinks, ask about the menu, and understand food-related phrases in Kannada. By the end of this lesson, you will be confident enough to order your favorite dishes in a Kannada-speaking restaurant.
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Express Surprise & Days of the Week.
Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]
Here are some useful phrases that you can use while ordering food at a restaurant in Kannada:
- ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ (Namaskara) - Hello
- ಹಾಲು/ನೀರು ಕೊಡಿ (Haalu/Neeru Kodi) - Please give me milk/water
- ನಾನು ಆರೋಗ್ಯವಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ (Naanu arogayavaagiddene) - I am fine
- ನೀವು ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಿ? (Neenu hegidheeri?) - How are you?
- ಇದು ಯಾವ ತರಹದ ತಿಂಡಿ? (Idhu yaava tarahada tindi?) - What type of food is this?
- ಇದು ಸ್ಪೈಸಿ ಆಗಿದೆ ಅಥವಾ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ಪೈಸ್ ಆಗುವುದೆಂದು ಬಯಸುತ್ತೇನೆ (Idhu spice-i aagide athava illi spice aguvudendu bayasuttene) - Is this spicy or can I have it made less spicy?
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here is some vocabulary related to ordering at a restaurant in Kannada:
Kannada | Pronunciation | English |
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ತಿಂಡಿ (Tindi) | /tindɪ/ | Food |
ಬೇಯಿಸಿ (Beeyisi) | /bejisi/ | Cook |
ಹಾಕಿಕೊಡಿ (Haakikodi) | /haːkikoɖi/ | Serve |
ಸ್ವಾದಿಷ್ಟ (Svaadishta) | /sʋaːd̪iʂʈ̪a/ | Delicious |
ಜಲೇಬಿ (Jalebi) | /dʒalebi/ | Jalebi (sweet) |
ರೈತ (Raita) | /raɪʈa/ | Raita (side dish) |
ಕಚೌಂಗಿ ಪಲ್ಯ (Kachori Palya) | /kətʃōṃɡi palja/ | Kachori (snack) |
ಶಾಕ (Shaaka) | /ʃaːka/ | Vegetables |
ಪುಡಿಂಗ್ / ಕೇಕ್ (Puding/kek) | /puɖiŋ / kek/ | Pudding / Cake |
How to Order Food and Drinks[edit | edit source]
Here is a typical conversation that you might have with a server while ordering food at a restaurant in Kannada:
Server: ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ, ನೀವು ಯಾವುದನ್ನು ಊಟ ಮಾಡಲು ಬಯಸುತ್ತೀರಿ? (Namaskara, neevu yaavudannu oota maadalu bayasutteeri?)
You: ನಾನು ಶಾಕ ಕುಡಿಯುತ್ತೇನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಜಲೇಬಿ ಕೂಡ (Naanu shaaka kudiyuttena matthu jalebi kooda)
Server: ನೀವು ರೈತ ಹಾಗು ಕಚೌಂಗಿ ಪಲ್ಯವನ್ನೂ ಕೂಡ ಆರ್ಡರ್ ಮಾಡಬಹುದೇ? (Neevu raita haagu kachōṃɡi pal'yavannu kooda order maadabahude?)
You: ಹೌದು, ಅದನ್ನೂ ಕೂಡ ನೀಡಿ (Haadu, adannu kooda needi)
Server: ಸರಿ ಸ್ವಾದಿಷ್ಟವಾಗಿ ತಯಾರಿಸಿದ್ದೇವೆ (Sari svaadishtavagi tayarisiddeve)
Note: - "Naanu" means "I" and "Neevu" means "you". - "Kudiyu" means "to eat" and "kuDi" means "drink". - To be polite while ordering, you can add "kodi" at the end of the sentence. For example, "Paani oLLe kodi" means "Please bring me a glass of water".
Vocabulary Practice[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to practice what you've learned. Use the table below to match the English meaning with the Kannada word:
Kannada | English |
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ತಿಂಡಿ | Food |
ಬೇಯಿಸಿ | Cook |
ಹಾಕಿಕೊಡಿ | Serve |
ಸ್ವಾದಿಷ್ಟ | Delicious |
ಜಲೇಬಿ | Jalebi (sweet) |
ರೈತ | Raita (side dish) |
ಕಚೌಂಗಿ ಪಲ್ಯ | Kachori (snack) |
ಶಾಕ | Vegetables |
ಪುಡಿಂಗ್ / ಕೇಕ್ | Pudding / Cake |
Note: Click on "show" below to check your answers:
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Dialogue Practice[edit | edit source]
Now you can practice ordering food at a restaurant in Kannada. Use the following dialogue and fill in the blanks:
Server: ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ, ನೀವು __________ ಊಟ ಮಾಡಲು ಬಯಸುತ್ತೀರಿ? (Namaskara, neevu __________ oota maadalu bayasutteeri?)
You: __________ ಕುಡಿಯುತ್ತೇನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಜಲೇಬಿ ಕೂಡ (__BLANK1__ kudiyuttena matthu jalebi kooda)
Server: ನೀವು ರೈತ ಹಾಗು ಕಚೌಂಗಿ ಪಲ್ಯವನ್ನೂ ಕೂಡ ಆರ್ಡರ್ ಮಾಡಬಹುದೇ? (Neevu raita haagu kachōṃɡi pal'yavannu kooda order maadabahude?)
You: __________ ಅದನ್ನೂ ಕೂಡ ನೀಡಿ (__BLANK2__ adannu kooda needi)
Server: ಸರಿ ಸ್ವಾದಿಷ್ಟವ
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Greetings
- Travel Phrases
- Days of the Week
- How to say Good Bye?
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Modes of Transportation
- Numbers
- Drinks
- Languages (bhashegalu)
- Telling Time
Sources[edit | edit source]
- English To Kannada - Words, Meanings, Sentences in Kannda ...
- 30 Basic Kannada Words You Should Know | Zolo Blog
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