Shopping and Money in Kannada: ಬೆಲೆ, ಅಂಗಡಿ and ಚಿಲ್ಲರೆ
Kannada words and phrases for markets, prices, bargaining and payment, with practical sentences for shopping.
Shopping is one of the best places to practise. People appreciate the effort, and you often get friendlier prices.
Shopping words
| Kannada | Roman | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ಅಂಗಡಿ | aṅgaḍi | shop |
| ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ | mārukaṭṭe | market |
| ಬೆಲೆ | bele | price |
| ರೂಪಾಯಿ | rūpāyi | rupee |
| ಹಣ | haṇa | money |
| ಚಿಲ್ಲರೆ | cillare | small change |
| ಬಿಲ್ | bil | bill |
| ದುಬಾರಿ | dubāri | expensive |
| ಅಗ್ಗ | agga | cheap |
Asking prices
- ಇದರ ಬೆಲೆ ಎಷ್ಟು? — What's the price of this?
- ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is this?
Bargaining
- ಇದು ತುಂಬಾ ದುಬಾರಿ. — This is very expensive.
- ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡಿ. — Reduce it a little.
- ಕೊನೆಯ ಬೆಲೆ ಎಷ್ಟು? — What's the last price?
- ಸರಿ, ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತೇನೆ. — Okay, I'll take it.
Buying
- ನನಗೆ ಇದು ಬೇಕು. — I want this.
- ಎರಡು ಕೊಡಿ. — Give me two.
- ಅರ್ಧ ಕಿಲೋ ಕೊಡಿ. — Give me half a kilo.
- ಬೇರೆ ಬಣ್ಣ ಇದೆಯಾ? — Do you have another colour?
Paying
- ಚಿಲ್ಲರೆ ಇದೆಯಾ? — Do you have change?
- ಬಿಲ್ ಕೊಡಿ. — Please give me the bill.
- ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತೀರಾ? — Do you accept cards?
Polite endings
Addressing a shopkeeper politely, and ending with ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು (thank you), goes a long way.
Tips
- Learn "ಎಷ್ಟು?" first.
- Use ಕೊಡಿ politely.
- Use the dictionary to check shopping words.
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