10. Household, Groceries, and Logistics
A core lexicon is required to manage the home, instruct domestic help, rent accommodation, and navigate grocery shopping effectively.
1. Renting and Administration
| Kannada | English Meaning | Spoken Hindi Parallel | Context / Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baadige ⟨BAA-dee-gey⟩ | Rent | "Baadige eshtu?" (How much rent?) | |
| Mungada ⟨MOON-guh-dah⟩ | Advance / Deposit | "Mungada hattu tingalu." (10 months advance). | |
| Kararu ⟨kuh-RAA-roo⟩ | Agreement | Karar | "Kararu maadi." (Make the agreement). |
| Khali ⟨KHAA-lee⟩ | Empty / Vacate | Khali | "Mane ⟨MUH-ney⟩ khali ideya?" (Is the house available/empty?) |
| Current | Electricity | "Current hogide ⟨HOH-gee-dey⟩." (Power is gone). | |
| Khate ⟨KHAA-tey⟩ | Account | Khaata | "Khate open maadbeku ⟨MAAD-bay-koo⟩." (Want to open account). |
| Sahi ⟨SAA-hee⟩ | Signature | "Illi ⟨ILL-lee⟩ sahi maadi." (Sign here). | |
| Duddu / Hana ⟨DOOD-doo / HUH-nah⟩ | Money | "Duddu kodi ⟨KOH-dee⟩." (Give money). |
2. Household Chores and Domestic Management
Directing domestic help requires specific vocabulary, particularly distinguishing between different types of washing and cleaning.
| Kannada | English Meaning | Context / Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Kasam gudisu ⟨KUH-sum goo-DEE-soo⟩ | Sweep the floor | Kasam (trash) + gudisu (sweep). |
| Nela oresu ⟨NAY-lah oh-RAY-soo⟩ | Wipe the floor | Nela (floor) + oresu (wipe). |
| Paathre tolee ⟨PAA-trey toh-LAY⟩ | Wash vessels | Paathre (vessels) + tolee (wash hard objects). |
| Batte ogey ⟨BUT-tey OH-gay⟩ | Wash clothes | Batte (clothes) + ogey (wash fabrics). |
| Kasa haaki ⟨KUH-sah HAA-kee⟩ | Throw trash | Kasa (trash) + haaki (put/throw). |
| Bagilu tegey ⟨BAH-gee-loo tay-GAY⟩ | Open door | Bagilu (door) + tegey (open). |
3. Personal Services (Salon & Tailor)
| Kannada | English Meaning | Context / Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Kudlu ⟨KOOD-loo⟩ | Hair | "Kudlu jaasthi ⟨JAAS-tee⟩ ide." (Hair is too long/much). |
| Gadda ⟨GUD-dah⟩ | Beard | "Gadda tegeyiri ⟨tay-GAY-ee-ree⟩." (Remove beard / Shave). |
| Chikkadagi ⟨chik-kuh-DAH-gee⟩ | Short / Small | "Chikkadagi maadi." (Make it short). |
| Alathe ⟨uh-LAH-they⟩ | Measurement | "Alathe thogoli ⟨TOH-goh-lee⟩." (Take measurement). |
4. The Kitchen and Groceries
Essential vocabulary for the local market or instructing a cook.
Staples
- Akki ⟨UK-kee⟩ (Rice - Raw)
- Anna ⟨UN-nah⟩ (Rice - Cooked)
- Haalu ⟨HAA-loo⟩ (Milk)
- Mosaru ⟨MOH-suh-roo⟩ (Curd/Yogurt)
- Uppu ⟨oop-POO⟩ (Salt)
- Sakkare ⟨SUK-kuh-rey⟩ (Sugar)
- Enne ⟨EN-ney⟩ (Oil)
- Neeru ⟨NEE-roo⟩ (Water)
Vegetables and Fruits (Tharakari ⟨thaa-ruh-KAA-ree⟩ & Hannu ⟨HUN-noo⟩)
| Kannada | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| Eerulli ⟨EE-rool-lee⟩ | Onion |
| Bellulli ⟨bell-LOOL-lee⟩ | Garlic |
| Shunti ⟨SHOON-tee⟩ | Ginger |
| Kothambari ⟨koh-THUM-buh-ree⟩ | Coriander |
| Karibevu ⟨KUH-ree-BAY-voo⟩ | Curry leaves |
| Menasinakai ⟨may-nuh-see-nuh-KAI⟩ | Chilli |
| Aloogadde ⟨ah-LOO-gud-dey⟩ | Potato |
| Tenginakaye ⟨ten-gee-nuh-KAA-yey⟩ | Coconut |
| Balehannu ⟨BAH-ley-hun-noo⟩ | Banana |
| Mavinahannu ⟨MAA-vee-nah-hun-noo⟩ | Mango |
| Nimbehannu ⟨NIM-bey-hun-noo⟩ | Lemon |
| Soute-kai ⟨SOW-tey-kai⟩ | Cucumber |
| Tomato | Tomato |
5. Nature and Animals
| Kannada | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| Naayi ⟨NAA-yee⟩ | Dog |
| Bekku ⟨BECK-koo⟩ | Cat |
| Hasu ⟨HUH-soo⟩ | Cow |
| Hakki ⟨HUK-kee⟩ | Bird |
| Mara ⟨muh-RAH⟩ | Tree |
| Male ⟨MAA-ley⟩ | Rain |
| Bisilu / Surya ⟨bee-SEE-loo / SOOR-yah⟩ | Sun / Sunlight |
| Chandra ⟨CHUN-drah⟩ | Moon |
| Nadi ⟨NUH-dee⟩ | River |