Tuesday, March 3, 2009

A few kannada words to help in a government office

Its the time to pay your property taxes, so here is a ready reckoner for a few kannada words to help you in your conquest of a Government office.

Swalpa sahaya bayku : I need some help
Property tax baggey maahithi bayku : I need information about property tax
Tax yelli katta bayku ? Where should I pay my taxes ?
Ondhu Manavi Idhey : I have a request to make
Idharindha yenu prayojana ? What is the use of this ? Of what help is this ?
Swamy illi swalpa bartheeera ? Sir, will you please come here.
Nanna mane yalli idhey : My house is in
Swalpa kadimay maadi : Please reduce the amount a little
Ee jaagadhalli yenu bariyabayku : What do I have to write in this space.
Ishtay naaa ? Is that all ?

And after you get your job done, dont forget to thank the person and leave :)
Happy taxing times

Inthi,
Manuswath