Learn Basic KONKANI Words

USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES / GORJECHE SHOBD

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Yes/No	Hoi / Nam
Thank you	Deu borem korum
Please	Upkar korun
I don't understand	Hanv somzonam
Do you speak English	Tum lnglez uloitai?
Good morning	Deu boro dis dium
Good night	Deu bori rat dium
Good bye	Adeus
How are you?	Tum kosso assai?
Sorry!	Maf kor!
Can you help me?	Mhaka modot korshi?
Can you tell me?	Mhaka sangshi?
Can I have?	Mhaka melot?
I want	Mhaka zai
Where is the toilet?	Sundas khuim assa?
How much is it?	Kitle poishe?
Do you take credit card?	Tum credit card guetai?
What time is it?	Kitlim voram vazleant?
I have to go.	Mhaka atam vochunk zai.
No smoking	Viddi-cigar vodop nam!
Is it safe to swim here?	Hi suvat peupak surokshit?
Where can I post this?	Hem khuim post korum?
When will he be back?	To kednam porot etolo?
You know where he is?	To khuim assa to zanoi?
I feel sick.	Mhojea jivak borem dissona.
I feel faint.	Mhaka ghunvol eta.
It hurts here.	Mhaka hanga dukta.

ENGLISH	KONKANI
I have lost my bag.	Mhojem beg shendlam.
May I open the window.	Zonel ugdum?
May I sit next to the window?	Hanv zonela vaten bosum?
Can I park here?	Hanga gaadi dovrunk zata?
I like some water.	Mhaka il'lem udok zai.
Can I have the bill please?	Matshem bill hadshi?
Can you get me a taxi?	Mhaka ek taxi hadshi?
My room number is 202.	Mhojea roomacho number 202.
Can I have breakfast	Mhojean kudint nasto korunk
in my room?	zata?
I'd like a room for the night.	Mhaka eke ratik room zai.
What is the charge per night?	Eke ratik kitle poishe?
I like to walk on the beach.	Mhaka praier bovunk zai.
Which bus goes to Panaji	Ponje khuimchi bus veta?
These beggars are not from Goa.	He bhikari Goenche nhoi.
There is a football match today.	Aiz football match assa.

SPICES / MOSSALO

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Asafoetida	Hing
Aniseed	Baddishep
Cumminseed	Jeerem
Coriander	Kothmir
Cardamon	Velchi
Cinnamon	Tiki
Chillie	Mirsang
Cloves	Loungam
Fenugreek	Meti
Garlic	Losun
Gengelli	Til
Ginger	Alem
Mace	Pothri
Mustard	Sansuam
Nutmeg	Jaifal
Onion	Piao, Kando
Pepper	Miriam
Poppyseed	Kas kas
Spinach	Vaochi bhaji
Salt	Mit
Turmeric	Holod
Tamarind	Ambttan
Saffron	Kesar
Curry leaves	Kadipath
Green chillie	Harvi / torni mirsang
Mint	Pudina / ortelanv
Baking powder	Soda
Vinegar	Vinagr
Curry berries	Tenflam

TASTE /RUCH

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Sweet	God
Sour	Ambott
Pungent	Tik
Bitter	Kodu
Salty	Khar

NATURE / SOIMB

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Sun	Surya
Moon	Chondrim
Earth	Prithvi
Space	Avkash
Sky	Mollob
Rainbow	lndradhanu
Satellite	Upguiro
Climate	Havaman
Weather	Vatavaran
Air	Hava
Water	Udak
Rain	Paus
Cloud	Kup
Storm	Vadal
Lightning	Viz
Mountain	Dongor
Land	Zomin
Sand	Renv
Sea	Doriya
River	Nhoim
High-tide	Bhorti
Low-tide	Sukti

CEREALS / DHANYA

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Rice (cooked)	Shith
Rice (grain)	Tandul
Rice (paraboiled)	Ukdo / Ukdem
Rice (raw)	Suroi
Rice (flattened)	Fov
Rice (puffed)	Chirmuleo
Paddy	Bhath
Grain	Dhano / Konn
Pulses	Dal
Cow peas	Chonvli
Wheat	Gonv
Millet	Jowari / Bazri
Horse gram	Kulid
Split green gram	Moongachi dal
Kidney bean	Alsando / Feijanv
Wheat flour	Maida
Lentil (split)	Masoor dal
Maize	Moko
Ragi	Nashne
Semolina	Rawa / Rulanv
Vermicelli	Shevyo
Barley	Sovad
Pigeon pea (split)	Toor dal
Black gram (split)	Ud'danchi dal
Peas	Vatone

VEGETABLES / TARKARI / BHAJI

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Beet	Beet root
Lady fingers	Bende
Potatoes	Botate
Pumpkin	Dudi
Ridge gourd	Gonsalem
Bitter gourd	Karanthem / Karetem
Sweet potatoes	Kondgueo / Kondgam
Carrot	Gazar
Cabbage	Kobi
Radish	Mullo
Drumstick	Moska-sango
Capsicum	Vodli mirsang
Fenugreek leaves	Mehti baji
Cauliflower	Ful kobi
Mushrooms (white)	Olmi
Mushrooms (brown)	Bhuimfond
Spinach	Palak baji
Cucumber	Tovshem
Cucumber (tender)	Pimpri
Amarantus red	Tambdi bhaji
Tomato	Tomat
French beans	Walpapdi
Brinjal	Vainguem
Gherkins	Tendlim
Bread fruit	Nir ponos
Cluster beans	Tidkeo
White pumpkin	Konkan dudi
Thousand and one beans	Virvil / val

FRUITS / FOLAM

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Apple	Apol
Mango	Ambo
Mangoes (raw)	Toram
Mangoes (sucking)	Ghonttam
Custard apple	Anter
Custard apple (with cracks)	Anter/Sitafol
Custard apple (bull's heart)	Ramfol
Custard apple (sour-sweet)	Rawanfol / palponos
Figs	Anjeer
Chicoo	Chikoo
Gooseberries	Chirputam
Pomegranate	Dalimb
Grapes	Draksha/Daku
Banana	Kelem
Water melon	Kaling
Mush melon	Chibud
Dates	Khazur
Apricot	Jardalu
Lemon	Limboo
Sweet lemon	Mossumbi
Oranges	Sontram / laranj
Pears	Naspati
Pineapple	Anas
Jackfruit (soft variety)	Rasal ponos
Jackfruit (hard variety)	Kapo ponos
Guavas	Peram
Papaya	Popai
Love apple	Zamb
Jamun fruit	Zamblam
Blackberries (wild)	Kant'tam
Whiteberries (wild)	Churnam
Kokum fruit	Bindam

GOAN FISH /GOENCHEM NUSTEM

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Mackerel	Bangdo
Mackerel (salted dry)	Kharo bangdo
Ribbon fish	Bale
Porcupine fish	Bandkocho
Flying dragon	Bande
Cuttle fish	Bebu
Blue fin tuna	Bakado
Bombay duck	Bombil
Glass perchlet	Burranto
Anchory	Bonzale
Golden anchory	Kapsali
Tripon fish	Chamat
Murrels	Chikale
Butterfly fish	Kombo
Gunter	Kallas
Perch	Chonak
Leather jacket	Dyna
Herring	Dawak
Carp	Dynas
Croaker	Dodiaro
Shrimps	Galmo
Milk fish	Gholshi
Jew fish	Ghol
Rock fish	Gobro
Black pomfret	Halwo
Spiny eel	lngi
Gizzard shark	Jibra
Silver Belly	Khampi
Silver bar	Korli
Crab	Kurli
Oysters	Kalvam
Crescent perch	Korkoro
Pearl spot	Kalunder
Shark	Mori
Indian tarpon	Ker
Moon fish	Khamp
Sucker fish	Luchok
Sole fish	Lepo
Moorish idol	Mutri khamp
Squids	Mankio
Ladyfish	Mud'doshi
Shark	Mori
Indian shad	Pedve
Skate	Phadki
Red mullet	Palu
White pomfret	Pamplit
Fresh water prawns	Poting
Gobids	Khorsandi
Indian salmon	Rawans
Bream	Rane
Grey mullet	Shevtto
Cat fish	Sangott
Lobster	Shivod kurli
Mussels	Shinaneo
Silver Perch	Shetuk
Silver pomfret	Surgunti
Butter fish	Saundale
Electric ray	Shok
Sardines	Thal'le
Cockles	Tisreo
Clams	Khube
Moses perch	Tambuso
Barcuda	Tonki
Painted eel	Tadpani
Flying dragon	Unkir
King fish/Sear fish	Visvon
Eel	Valum
Saw fish	lmshi
Silver fish	Vel'li
Tiger Prawns	Vagheo
Ray fish	Vagolem
Red snapper	Rane
Kite fish	Vagolem
Slimy brackish water Fish	Thigur

PARTS OF THE BODY / KUDDICHE SANDDE

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Head	Tokli
Mouth	Tond
Lips	Vontt
Ears	Kan
Eyes	Dolle
Teeth	Dant
Throat	Gollo
Cheeks	Gal
Tongue	Jib
Chin	Khadki
Temple	Kansul
Forehead	Kopol
Neck	Man/Golo
Brain	Mendu
Skull	Khod'do /Kot'tém
Windpipe	Sansnoli
Eyelid	Doleanchi papni
Eyeball	Doleantli bavli
Eyebrows	Buveo
Eyelashes	Askutteo / Molfeo
Moustache	Misheo
Beard	Khad
Sidelocks	Galle
Hand	Hath
Nails	Naktam / Naksheo
Fingers	Botam
Thumb	Akondo /Angto
Little finger	Keangli
Bone	Had
Wrist	Mongot
Elbow	Kompor
Shoulder	Bhuz
Back	Fat
Backbone	Fat'ticho kondo
Knee	Dompor/Dimbi
Stomach	Pott
Heart	Kalliz
Liver	Kopiz / Figd
Kidney	Mutrapind
Anus	Bonk/Ghand
Hair	Kens
Curly hair	Kongre kens
Straight hair	Ube kens
Skin	Kat
Armpits	Khank
Chest	Hod'dem
Nipples	Chinv
Fat	Chorbi
Navel	Bombli
Ribs	Bori
Intestines	Ankiddeo
Large	intestine Zoli
Waist	Kombor / pengott / bhend
Buttocks	Kule
Saliva	Luti /thimpi /lal
Sweat	Ghamb
Bladder	Poskotto
Blood	Rogot
Blood vessels	Shiro
Palm	Talot
Thighs	Zanglam / zango
Legs	Paim
Nostrils	Nakkache pudd
Pulse	Nad
Urine	Muth
Stools	Gu
Sole of the foot	Paiancho tal
Hair on the body	Lonv
Bald	Khod'do / bodko
Private parts	Gupit bhag
Ankles	Paianche khube
Calves	Pouto

ANIMALS / ZANVARAM

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Goat	Bokdi
Sheep	Mendro
Ox / Bull	Bhoil
Cow	Gai
Buffalo (male)	Redo
Buffalo (female)	Mhos
Dog	Sunno / Kutro
Bitch	Kolu
Cat	Mazor
Rat	Undir
Bandicoot	Kolundir
Pig	Dukor
Horse	Ghodo
Monkey	Makod
Donkey	Gadum
Elephant	Hoti
Lion	Shinv
Tiger	Vagh
Camel	Vunt
Leopard	Bit'to vagh
Bear	Vasvel
Rabbit	Sonso
Fox	Kolo
Boar	Randukor
Deer	Haran
Mongoose	Mungus
Squirrel	Chani
Porcupine	Sal
Wild cat	Katandor
Crocodile	Manguem
Tortoise	Kansov

BIRDS / SUKNNI / SONVNIM

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Crow	Kavlo
Dove	Parvo
Thrush	Kogul
Woodpecker	Sutarpakshi
Peacock	Mor
Peahen	Landur
Swan	Rajhans
Crane	Bokem
Hawk	Ghon
Vulture	Guid
Cock (young)	Komblo
Hen (young)	Tolog
Chicken (young)	Kombiechem pil
Eagle	Garud
Duck	Badak / hains
Kingfisher	Kirkiro
Parrot	Popat

RELATIONSHIPS / NATHEM

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Father	Bapui / Pai
Mother	Avoi / Maim
Son	Put(r)
Daughter	Dhuv
Grandfather	Azo /shapai
Grandmother	Aji / shamaim
Great Grandfather	Ponzo
Great Grandmother	Ponji
Grandson	Nathu
Granddaughter	Nath
Great Grandson	Pontu
Great Granddaughter	Ponti
Great-great grandson	Shentu
Great-great grand daughter	Shenti
Boy	Chedo / Cholo
Girl	Chedum/Choli
Child (male)	Bhurgo
Child (female)	Bhurguem
Baby	Balak / por
Man	Dadlo
Woman	Bail / nari /ostori
Human being	Munis
Husband	Ghov /gorkar / pati
Wife	Bail /gorkarn /patin
Son-in-law	Zavaim
Daughter-in-law	Sun
Father-in-law	Manv / sasupai / gharapai
Mother-in-law	Maim / sasumaim/gharamaim
Brother-in-law (wife's brother)	Meuno
Sister-in-law (wife's sister)	Meuni
Sister-in-law (brother s wife)	Voini / bavzai
Fathers-in-law (to each other)	Vei
Mothers-in-law (to each other)	Ven
Wife's sister's husband	Saddu
Sister's husband	Baoji / cunhad
Wife's brother's wife	Bhabi
Mother's sister (aunt)	Maushi / maushimaim
Fathers sister (aunt)	Athya / kaki / tiamana
Father's brother (uncle)	Kaka / chulto / bapulyo / titio
Mother's brother (uncle)	Mama
Father's sister's husband	Mam
Uncle's wife (paternal)	Kaki
Uncle's wife (maternal)	Mami
Husband's brother	Der
Husband's sister	Nonond
Brother's wife	Zau
Sister's son (nephew)	Bacho
Sister's daughter (niece)	Bachi
Brother's son (nephew)	Putonyo
Brother's daughter (niece)	Putoni
Cousin (mother's sister's son/maternal)	Maushebhau /mame bhau
Cousin (mother's sister's daughter)	Maushe bhoin /mame bhoin
Cousin (father's brother's son)	Chulot bhau/bapul bhau /paternal
Cousin (father's brother's daughter)	Chulot bhoin / bapul bhoin
Cousin (father's sister's son)	Ate bhau
Cousin (father's sister's daughter)	Ate bhoin
Step father	Savatr bapui
Step mother	Savatr avoi
Step brother	Savatr bhau
Step sister	Savatr bhoin
Relative (male)	Soiro
Relative (female)	Soiri / soirem
Adopted boy	Posko
Adopted girl	Poskem
Elderly Christian (man)	Uncle
Elderly Christian (woman)	Aunty
Elderly Hindu (man)	Bhavu
Elderly Hindu (woman)	Aii
Elderly Hindu (man)(derogatory)	Bappa
Rural Christian male	lrmanv (brother, Port.)
Rural Christian female	Mana (sister, Port.)
Migrants from across the Ghats	Ghantti (derogatory)
Landowner	Batkar
Proprietor	Patranv
Ancestors	Purvoz
Midwife	Voijin
Foreigners (Caucasians)	Firongui
Foreigners (derogatory)	Hippy
Tourist	Paryatak / bhonvdekar
Bachelor	Ankvar
Spinster	Ankvari

For Goa travelers, this blog contains a number common Konkani phrases, used in day-today life, and English to Konkani translations for common expressions and greetings. If you mug-up these, you would be easily able to converse with locals, cab drivers, shopkeepers and fishermen. These people can actually help you out in giving such details about the place, which you might not be aware of.

As they might not be comfortable communicating in English, you can connect really well with them by talking in their own language. Just learn these and you might feel completely at home, when in Goa:

Popular Konkani Expressions – Everyday conversation

When we travel to a place that has a different mother-tongue from ours, learning some expressions used in daily conversation, might help. Here are some of such of them:

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Hello/good morning	Deu boro dis dium
My name is (name)	Mojem naum (name)
I come from (place)	Mau zo gao (place)
What is your name?	Tuchem naum kitay?
Good evening	Deu bori sanz dium
Good night	Deu bori raat dium
Can you tell me?	Maka saangshi?
How are you?  (male)	Tum Ko so asa?
Can you help me?	Mhojem modot korshi?
How are you? (female)	Ko shem asa?
Sorry	Maaf kor
Why	Kiteak
Thank you	Deu borem korum
Where	Khuim
Please	Upkar koroonc
What	Kitem
Yes/no	Hoei/Na
I feel sick	Mhojea jivak borem dissonam
I am happy	Aoo tsaud kooshi
I am tired	Aoo tsod tokla
Good	Borem
I love Goa	Maka Goemcho mog asa
What is the time?	Kitlim voram zaleant?
Goodbye	Miochay / Adeus
Do you speak English	Tum Inglez uloitai?
I speak a little Konkani	Aoo thodee Konkani ooloyta

 Popular Konkani Expressions – Getting Around and Searching accommodation

A little bit understanding or use of local language often wins the heart and leads to better communication and cooperation

When we land somewhere overseas for a vacation or a business trip, we search for a suitable accommodation and travel around the city or the state for sightseeing and other thing. Here are some important phrases for the same if you are visiting Goa:

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Can you get me a taxi?	Maka ek taxi haadshi?
Where is the (Police Station)?	(Police Station) khuim assa?
How do I go there?	Thuim hao kosso vossoonk?
When does the bus leave?	Bus kitley anc so ta?
How much does a taxi charge?	Taxi kitley bhaadem ghetaam?
How far is the bus stop?	Bus stop kitley pois assa?
How long will it take?	Kitlo vogoth laagtolo?
Does this bus go to (Panjim)?	Ee bus (Panjim) voi ta?
Which bus goes to (Calangute)?	Khui chi bus Calangute vetaa?
Have we arrived in (Candolim)?	(Candolim) pau lay?
How much to (Baga)	(Baga)vossoonk kitlay pot ollay?
Where can I catch the bus to (Panjim)	(Panjim) bus ko ee tamta?
Do you have a room/house to rent?	Tu jay shee room/ghor asa?
Turn left/right	Dai an/ Ooj an wot
Where can I make a phone call?	Maka phone koroonc khuim meltolem?
I would like a single / double room	Maka single / double room zai
How many kilometers is it to (Calangute)?	(Calangute) kitlay pois asa?
What is the charge per day?	Eke dissak kitley poi shay?
I want a room for a day	Maka eke dissak room zai

 Popular Konkani Expressions – Food and Wine

Goa is extremely popular for its food. Use these common Konkani phrases while searching for suitable wine and dine options when you are visiting Goa:

ENGLISH	KONKANI
I am thirsty	Maka taan lagleah
I am hungry	Maka bhook lagleah
Water	Oodok
I do not want it spicy	Maka tik naka
Where can I get some snacks?	Maka khaunk ‘snacks’ khuim meltolem?
No sugar	Saakor naka
No ice	Borof naka
The food is good	Jevon borem

 Common Konkani Expressions – Shopping

Shopping is an important activity in which one indulges in, when in Goa. Especially during bargaining for the right deal, little knowledge about these native phrases can go a long way in establishing rapport with shopkeepers. These popular Konkani phrases should help you out when you are visiting Goa:

ENGLISH	KONKANI
Do you sell cashew nuts?	Tumi kaju bhieo viktaat?
Have you got another one like this?	Oslem aneek assa?
Too expensive!	Ekdom mar rog!
Do you take credit card?	Tu credit card ghetam?
How much?	Kitlem?
I want…	Maka zai…
I’ll take this	Haon hem ghetam
Can I pay in dollars / pounds?	Mhojean pounds voh dollaraani faarik koroonc zata?
I don’t want it	Maka naka