Learn some basic words in Coorgi (Kodava language) for your tourist trip

If you are planning a trip to Kodagu, try to learn Coorgi language a little. Here are some basic Coorgi or Kodava tukk words for you. It is always better to learn some basic local language whenever you are visiting a new place. It will not only make conversations with the people in Coorg easy but will also help you feel a little homely.

The saying "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" from St. Augustine is so true and seems the best policy when you go to places where languages other than your mother tongue is followed.
Though it is very easy to say this but is very hard to apply. If you are a traveller it would be enough for you to learn some basic sentences to converse with the auto rickshaw guy, hotel staff and local shops. But if you love to learn new languages, there is no end for your learning and you would find learning the Kodava language very interesting.

If you are fond of learning new languages learn coorgi, kodava language. It is one of the languages from the Karnataka state, primarily spoken in the district called Kodagu. Usually it is said the Coorgi(Kodava language) is a mix of Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam.

Here is a small effort to help you learn some basic words in Coorgi language/ Kodava Takk:
Ok  -  aachchi

Yes -  Akku

Lets see - nOtana

No   -  ille

why? - ennang?

I'll join too - Naan bappi.

Come - baa

Me only - naanobbanE

No one else - dhaaroo ille

Nice  -  Chaayithe

Nevermind or its ok - Parole

Its impossible -  Idhellaa aapule.

Come fast - Beriya baa

Now lets learn some sentences in Coorgi/Kodava language.

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