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<h1>Directions and Locations</h1>
== Introduction ==
 
In this lesson, we will learn how to ask for and give directions in Odia. Knowing how to navigate and understand directions is an essential skill, especially when traveling or exploring new places. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently ask for directions and understand the responses in Odia. We will cover vocabulary related to directions, locations, and landmarks, as well as common phrases and expressions used in conversations about directions.
 
== Asking for Directions ==
 
When asking for directions in Odia, it is helpful to know some basic phrases and vocabulary. Here are some examples:
 
=== Vocabulary ===
 
Let's start by learning some useful vocabulary related to directions and locations:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Odia !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| ଦିଗଦର୍ଶି || digadarshi || map
|-
| ରସ୍ତା || rasta || road
|-
| ଗଲି || gali || street
|-
| ଆଗ || aga || ahead
|-
| ପାର୍କିଂ || parking || parking
|-
| ପାଖରୁଆ || pakhrua || junction
|-
| ରାଷ୍ଟାରେ || rastare || on the road
|-
| ଇନସାଇଡ || inasaid || inside
|-
| ବାମ || baam || left
|-
| ଡାହାଣ || dahan || right
|-
| ହିନ୍ଦିକି || hindiki || behind
|-
| ଦୂର || dura || far
|-
| ନଜିକ || najika || near
|}
 
=== Phrases ===


<p>In this lesson, you will learn how to ask for and give directions in Odia. Whether you're asking for directions to a local attraction or trying to find your way back to your hotel, being able to communicate with locals in their native language can make a big difference in your travel experience.</p>
Here are some common phrases you can use when asking for directions in Odia:


<h2>Asking for Directions</h2>
* "ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ରାସ୍ତା ଅନୁଗ୍ରହ କରନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku rāstā anugraha karantu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way?
* "କୁହାନ୍ତୁ ରାସ୍ତା କୁ?" (Kuhāntu rāstā ku?) - Where is the road?
* "କୁହାନ୍ତୁ ପାର୍କିଂ କୁ?" (Kuhāntu pārkiṅ ku?) - Where is the parking?
* "କୁହାନ୍ତୁ ବାଜାର କୁ?" (Kuhāntu bājār ku?) - Where is the market?
* "ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ପାଖରୁଆ କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Muṅiāpaṅku pakhrua kuhāntu?) - Can you tell me the way to the junction?
* "ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ରାଷ୍ଟାରେ କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Muṅiāpaṅku rāstāre kuhāntu?) - Can you guide me on the road?
* "କୁହାନ୍ତୁ ସ୍ଟେଶନ କୁ?" (Kuhāntu sṭēśana ku?) - Where is the station?
* "କୁହାନ୍ତୁ ବାଷ୍ପାରାଣୀ କୁ?" (Kuhāntu bāṣpārāṇī ku?) - Where is the restroom?


<p>Here are some common phrases you can use to ask for directions:</p>
Remember to use polite expressions and greetings when asking for directions. It is always appreciated to begin your conversation with "ନମସ୍କାର" (Namaskāra) which means "Hello" in Odia.


<ul>
== Giving Directions ==
  <li><b>କୌଣସି ଠିକାଣ (kaunasi ṭhikāṇa)?</b> - Where is a certain place?</li>
  <li><b>କୌଣସି ଠିକାଣରେ (kaunasi ṭhikāṇare)?</b> - In which place?</li>
  <li><b>ଠିକ ପରିବା (ṭhika paribā)?</b> - Is it straight?</li>
  <li><b>ବାମଙ୍ଗକୁ (bāmaṅgaku)?</b> - Left?</li>
  <li><b>ଡାହଣ୍ଗକୁ (ḍāhaṅgaku)?</b> - Right?</li>
  <li><b>ଏହି ଦ୍ୱାରଟି ରୋଡ କୁଥିରେ (ehi dvāraṭi roḍa kuṭhire)?</b> - Where does this door lead to?</li>
  <li><b>କୌଣସି ଚଉକ କୁଥିବା (kaunasi cauk kuṭhibā)?</b> - Where is a certain intersection?</li>
</ul>


<h2>Giving Directions</h2>
When giving directions in Odia, it is important to be clear and precise. Here are some phrases and vocabulary you can use:


<p>Here are some common phrases you can use to give directions:</p>
=== Vocabulary ===


<ul>
Let's start by learning some useful vocabulary related to giving directions in Odia:
  <li><b>ଏଠା ପରେ (ethā pare)</b> - It's over there.</li>
  <li><b>ସେ (se)</b> - That one.</li>
  <li><b>ହେଉଛି ଠିକ (heuchi ṭhika)</b> - It's correct.</li>
  <li><b>ଏହି ଡାହଣ୍ଗ ପରେ (ehi ḍāhaṅgare pare)</b> - It's on the right.</li>
  <li><b>ଏହି ବାମ ପରେ (ehi bāma pare)</b> - It's on the left.</li>
  <li><b>ଏହି ରାସ୍ତା ପରେ (ehi rāstā pare)</b> - It's on the road.</li>
  <li><b>ଏହି ଦ୍ୱାରଟି ରୋଡରେ ହେଉଛି (ehi dvāraṭi roḍare heuchi)</b> - This door leads to it.</li>
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<h2>Useful Vocabulary</h2>
{| class="wikitable"
! Odia !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ || dekhantu || look
|-
| ପାଇବେ || paibe || you will find
|-
| ପାସରିବେ || pāsaribe || you will pass
|-
| ଆଉଚି || aouchi || come
|-
| ପଥର || pathara || stone
|-
| ଗଚ୍ଛ || gaccha || tree
|-
| ଆକାଶ || ākāśa || sky
|-
| ଝରି || jhari || waterfall
|-
| ଗଧା || gadhā || donkey
|-
| ମାଛ || mācha || fish
|}


<p>Here are some useful words and phrases related to directions and locations:</p>
=== Phrases ===


<table class="wikitable">
Here are some common phrases you can use when giving directions in Odia:
  <tr>
    <th>Odia</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English Translation</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ଠିକାଣ</td>
    <td>ṭhikāṇa</td>
    <td>Place</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ରାସ୍ତା</td>
    <td>rāstā</td>
    <td>Road</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ଚଉକ</td>
    <td>cauk</td>
    <td>Intersection</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ଦ୍ୱାର</td>
    <td>dvāra</td>
    <td>Door</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ପହଞ୍ଚିବ</td>
    <td>pahañciba</td>
    <td>Arrive</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ଯାଇପାରିବ</td>
    <td>yāipārib</td>
    <td>Go</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ଉପରେ</td>
    <td>upare</td>
    <td>Above</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ନୀଳା ଦିଗ</td>
    <td>nīḷā diga</td>
    <td>North</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ପାଛ</td>
    <td>pācha</td>
    <td>Back</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ଦକ୍ଷିଣା ଦିଗ</td>
    <td>dakṣiṇā diga</td>
    <td>South</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ପଡ଼ିବ</td>
    <td>paṛib</td>
    <td>Down</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ପଶ୍ଚିମା ଦିଗ</td>
    <td>paścimā diga</td>
    <td>West</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ଉତ୍ତରା ଦିଗ</td>
    <td>uttarā diga</td>
    <td>East</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ସାଇକିଲ</td>
    <td>sāikila</td>
    <td>Bicycle</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ମୋଟରସାଇକିଲ</td>
    <td>moṭarasāikila</td>
    <td>Motorcycle</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ଆଟୋରିକ୍ଷା</td>
    <td>āṭōriksā</td>
    <td>Auto rickshaw</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ବଜାର</td>
    <td>bajāra</td>
    <td>Market</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ବଜାର ରାସ୍ତା</td>
    <td>bajāra rāstā</td>
    <td>Market road</td>
  </tr>
</table>


<h2>Examples</h2>
* "ପାଇବେ ପଥର ରୁ ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ" (Paibe pathara ru dekhantu) - You will find a stone on the way.
* "ପାଇବେ ଝରି ରୁ ପାସରିବେ" (Paibe jhari ru pāsaribe) - You will pass a waterfall.
* "ଆଉଚି ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ଗଚ୍ଛ ରୁ" (Aouchi muṅiāpaṅku gaccha ru) - Come to me from the tree.
* "ଆଉଚି ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ଆକାଶ ରୁ" (Aouchi muṅiāpaṅku ākāśa ru) - Come to me from the sky.
* "ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ଗଧା ରୁ ପାଇବେ" (Muṅiāpaṅku gadhā ru paibe) - You will find a donkey.
* "ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ମାଛ ରୁ ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ" (Muṅiāpaṅku mācha ru dekhantu) - Look for a fish.


<p>Here are some examples of how to use the phrases and vocabulary above:</p>
Remember to use clear and concise instructions when giving directions. It is helpful to use landmarks, such as buildings or prominent features, to guide the person asking for directions.


<ul>
== Cultural Insights ==
  <li>ରିସାର୍ଚ ହୋଟେଲଟି କୁଥିବା? (risārca hōṭelaṭi kuṭhibā?) - Where is the research hotel?</li>
 
  <li>ଇନ୍କାଉଂଟର ହୋଟେଲରେ ଯାଇପାରିବ? (inkaunṭara hōṭelare yāipārib?) - How can I go to the encounter hotel?</li>
In Odisha, the concept of giving directions is often based on prominent landmarks and well-known locations. For example, people might use temples, statues, or government buildings as reference points when giving directions. This reflects the rich cultural heritage and history of the region, where temples and monuments hold significant importance.
  <li>ଟୁରିଷ୍ଟ ଲଜର କୁଥିବା? (ṭuris
 
Odia language and culture also have a strong connection to nature. It is not uncommon for people to use natural elements like trees, rivers, and mountains as landmarks when giving directions. For example, someone might say, "Turn left at the big tree" or "Go straight until you reach the river." This close relationship with nature is deeply rooted in Odia traditions and beliefs.
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now, let's practice what we have learned. Complete the following exercises by asking for directions or giving directions based on the given prompts. The solutions and explanations are provided below.
 
=== Exercise 1 ===
 
You are in Bhubaneswar and want to go to the Lingaraj Temple. Ask a local for directions.
 
=== Exercise 2 ===
 
You are in Puri and want to go to the beach. Ask a local for directions.
 
=== Exercise 3 ===
 
You are in Cuttack and want to go to the Barabati Fort. Ask a local for directions.
 
=== Exercise 4 ===
 
You are in Rourkela and want to go to the Vedavyas Temple. Ask a local for directions.
 
=== Exercise 5 ===
 
You are in Sambalpur and want to go to the Hirakud Dam. Ask a local for directions.
 
== Solutions and Explanations ==
 
=== Exercise 1 ===
 
"ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ଲିଙ୍ଗରାଜ ମନ୍ଦିର କୁ ରାସ୍ତା କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku Lingaraj Mandira ku rāstā kuhāntu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way to the Lingaraj Temple?
 
=== Exercise 2 ===
 
"ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ବିଷୟାଖାପଟନା କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku Bishayākhāpaṭanā ku kuhāntu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way to the beach?
 
=== Exercise 3 ===
 
"ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ବାରାବତୀ ଦୁର୍ଗ କୁ ରାସ୍ତା କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku Barabati Durga ku rāstā kuhāntu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way to the Barabati Fort?
 
=== Exercise 4 ===
 
"ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ବେଦବ୍ୟାସ ମନ୍ଦିର କୁ ରାଷ୍ଟା କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku Vedavyas Mandira ku rāstā kuhāntu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way to the Vedavyas Temple?
 
=== Exercise 5 ===
 
"ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ହିରାକୁଦ ବନ୍ଧ କୁ ରାଷ୍ଟା କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku Hirakud Bandha ku rāstā kuhāntu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way to the Hirakud Dam?
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Congratulations! You have now learned how to ask for and give directions in Odia. This skill will be valuable when traveling or exploring new places in Odisha. Remember to use the vocabulary and phrases we have covered in this lesson, and don't hesitate to ask for help if needed. Keep practicing and soon you will be able to navigate confidently in Odia-speaking regions.
 
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==Videos==
 
===ଦିଗ - Directions in Odia & English - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuwmVL0jG2k</youtube>
 
===Names of Directions in English and Odia| 4 Directions Name in Odia ...===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovu8n4yDwIk</youtube>
 
===10 Direction Name In Odia | Dasa Diga In Odia - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ckzJmMKHpg</youtube>
 
 
 
 
==Sources==
* [https://www.shabdkosh.com/dictionary/english-odia/destination/destination-meaning-in-odia destination meaning in Odia | destination translation in Odia ...]
 
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transportation|Modes of Transportation]]
* [[Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Describing-Relationships|Describing Relationships]]
* [[Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Resources|Resources]]
* [[Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Common-Foods|Common Foods]]
* [[Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Polite-Phrases|Polite Phrases]]
* [[Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Family-Members|Family Members]]
* [[Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
 
 




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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will learn how to ask for and give directions in Odia. Knowing how to navigate and understand directions is an essential skill, especially when traveling or exploring new places. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently ask for directions and understand the responses in Odia. We will cover vocabulary related to directions, locations, and landmarks, as well as common phrases and expressions used in conversations about directions.

Asking for Directions[edit | edit source]

When asking for directions in Odia, it is helpful to know some basic phrases and vocabulary. Here are some examples:

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning some useful vocabulary related to directions and locations:

Odia Pronunciation English Translation
ଦିଗଦର୍ଶି digadarshi map
ରସ୍ତା rasta road
ଗଲି gali street
ଆଗ aga ahead
ପାର୍କିଂ parking parking
ପାଖରୁଆ pakhrua junction
ରାଷ୍ଟାରେ rastare on the road
ଇନସାଇଡ inasaid inside
ବାମ baam left
ଡାହାଣ dahan right
ହିନ୍ଦିକି hindiki behind
ଦୂର dura far
ନଜିକ najika near

Phrases[edit | edit source]

Here are some common phrases you can use when asking for directions in Odia:

  • "ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ରାସ୍ତା ଅନୁଗ୍ରହ କରନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku rāstā anugraha karantu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way?
  • "କୁହାନ୍ତୁ ରାସ୍ତା କୁ?" (Kuhāntu rāstā ku?) - Where is the road?
  • "କୁହାନ୍ତୁ ପାର୍କିଂ କୁ?" (Kuhāntu pārkiṅ ku?) - Where is the parking?
  • "କୁହାନ୍ତୁ ବାଜାର କୁ?" (Kuhāntu bājār ku?) - Where is the market?
  • "ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ପାଖରୁଆ କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Muṅiāpaṅku pakhrua kuhāntu?) - Can you tell me the way to the junction?
  • "ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ରାଷ୍ଟାରେ କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Muṅiāpaṅku rāstāre kuhāntu?) - Can you guide me on the road?
  • "କୁହାନ୍ତୁ ସ୍ଟେଶନ କୁ?" (Kuhāntu sṭēśana ku?) - Where is the station?
  • "କୁହାନ୍ତୁ ବାଷ୍ପାରାଣୀ କୁ?" (Kuhāntu bāṣpārāṇī ku?) - Where is the restroom?

Remember to use polite expressions and greetings when asking for directions. It is always appreciated to begin your conversation with "ନମସ୍କାର" (Namaskāra) which means "Hello" in Odia.

Giving Directions[edit | edit source]

When giving directions in Odia, it is important to be clear and precise. Here are some phrases and vocabulary you can use:

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning some useful vocabulary related to giving directions in Odia:

Odia Pronunciation English Translation
ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ dekhantu look
ପାଇବେ paibe you will find
ପାସରିବେ pāsaribe you will pass
ଆଉଚି aouchi come
ପଥର pathara stone
ଗଚ୍ଛ gaccha tree
ଆକାଶ ākāśa sky
ଝରି jhari waterfall
ଗଧା gadhā donkey
ମାଛ mācha fish

Phrases[edit | edit source]

Here are some common phrases you can use when giving directions in Odia:

  • "ପାଇବେ ପଥର ରୁ ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ" (Paibe pathara ru dekhantu) - You will find a stone on the way.
  • "ପାଇବେ ଝରି ରୁ ପାସରିବେ" (Paibe jhari ru pāsaribe) - You will pass a waterfall.
  • "ଆଉଚି ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ଗଚ୍ଛ ରୁ" (Aouchi muṅiāpaṅku gaccha ru) - Come to me from the tree.
  • "ଆଉଚି ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ଆକାଶ ରୁ" (Aouchi muṅiāpaṅku ākāśa ru) - Come to me from the sky.
  • "ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ଗଧା ରୁ ପାଇବେ" (Muṅiāpaṅku gadhā ru paibe) - You will find a donkey.
  • "ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ମାଛ ରୁ ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ" (Muṅiāpaṅku mācha ru dekhantu) - Look for a fish.

Remember to use clear and concise instructions when giving directions. It is helpful to use landmarks, such as buildings or prominent features, to guide the person asking for directions.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Odisha, the concept of giving directions is often based on prominent landmarks and well-known locations. For example, people might use temples, statues, or government buildings as reference points when giving directions. This reflects the rich cultural heritage and history of the region, where temples and monuments hold significant importance.

Odia language and culture also have a strong connection to nature. It is not uncommon for people to use natural elements like trees, rivers, and mountains as landmarks when giving directions. For example, someone might say, "Turn left at the big tree" or "Go straight until you reach the river." This close relationship with nature is deeply rooted in Odia traditions and beliefs.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice what we have learned. Complete the following exercises by asking for directions or giving directions based on the given prompts. The solutions and explanations are provided below.

Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

You are in Bhubaneswar and want to go to the Lingaraj Temple. Ask a local for directions.

Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

You are in Puri and want to go to the beach. Ask a local for directions.

Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

You are in Cuttack and want to go to the Barabati Fort. Ask a local for directions.

Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

You are in Rourkela and want to go to the Vedavyas Temple. Ask a local for directions.

Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

You are in Sambalpur and want to go to the Hirakud Dam. Ask a local for directions.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

"ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ଲିଙ୍ଗରାଜ ମନ୍ଦିର କୁ ରାସ୍ତା କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku Lingaraj Mandira ku rāstā kuhāntu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way to the Lingaraj Temple?

Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

"ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ବିଷୟାଖାପଟନା କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku Bishayākhāpaṭanā ku kuhāntu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way to the beach?

Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

"ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ବାରାବତୀ ଦୁର୍ଗ କୁ ରାସ୍ତା କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku Barabati Durga ku rāstā kuhāntu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way to the Barabati Fort?

Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

"ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ବେଦବ୍ୟାସ ମନ୍ଦିର କୁ ରାଷ୍ଟା କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku Vedavyas Mandira ku rāstā kuhāntu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way to the Vedavyas Temple?

Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

"ମାଫି କରନ୍ତୁ, ମୁଁଆପଙ୍କୁ ହିରାକୁଦ ବନ୍ଧ କୁ ରାଷ୍ଟା କୁହାନ୍ତୁ?" (Māphi karantu, muṅiāpaṅku Hirakud Bandha ku rāstā kuhāntu?) - Excuse me, can you please show me the way to the Hirakud Dam?

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have now learned how to ask for and give directions in Odia. This skill will be valuable when traveling or exploring new places in Odisha. Remember to use the vocabulary and phrases we have covered in this lesson, and don't hesitate to ask for help if needed. Keep practicing and soon you will be able to navigate confidently in Odia-speaking regions.

Table of Contents - Odia Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Odia Alphabet


Odia Syllables and Words


Basic Greetings and Phrases


Simple Sentences


Numbers and Time


Questions and Interrogatives


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Descriptions


Food and Dining


Verbs and Actions


Travel and Transportation


Pronouns and Possession


Weather and Seasons


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Odia Festivals and Celebrations


Odia Art and Music

Videos[edit | edit source]

ଦିଗ - Directions in Odia & English - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Names of Directions in English and Odia| 4 Directions Name in Odia ...[edit | edit source]

10 Direction Name In Odia | Dasa Diga In Odia - YouTube[edit | edit source]



Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]




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