KannadaEnglish/ EnglishKannada Dictionary & Phrasebook

<p><b><i><span>The easy-to-use, complete resource for communication in Kannada (spoken in Bengal</span><span>u</span><span>ru)!</span></i></b></p><p><span>Kannada is a Dravidian language spoken primarily in the South Indian state of Karnataka, where the capital city Bengaluru (Bangalore), is a tech hub known as the “Silicon Valley of India.” Kannada is an official language of Karnataka and is also widely used in neighboring states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. Kannada is spoken by an estimated 45 million native speakers.</span></p><p><span>This unique two-part resource uses the Kannada alphabet and transliteration. It provides travelers to Karnataka/Bengaluru with tools for daily interactions. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, and students, this guide includes: </span></p><p><span>• 4,000 dictionary entries</span></p><p><span>• Essential phrases on subjects such as healthcare, time, dates, transportation, money, communication services and much more</span></p><p><span>• An introduction to the basics of Kannada grammar (including a short guide to alphabet and pronunciation)</span></p>