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learning konkani

lin b

2005-07-17 17:49:35

Goldenflipflop, do you know how much he charges for the lessons. Last time I was in goa I tried to learn a phrase a day, but everyone I tried them out on didn't understand as they mostly were from kashmir, it would be nice to speak/understand some basic konkani

goldenflipflop

2005-07-24 16:21:10

Hiya Lin,

Not sure how much Khrisnan charges but will get on the case and try to find out for you.
I wouldn't imagine it costing a fortune....but in saying that VAT came in back in May so maybe prices might increase when we get back next season!!!

Who cares, we all still love the place.

GFF xx

scrumpy1

2006-05-19 16:34:31

Konkani

Returning to Goa in March next year (wish I could go sooner), and intend to learn enough Konkani before I go to hold a conversation when I get there. Can anyone advise as to where I could buy instructional CDs (Linguaphone perhaps?) or books to help me learn the language, I have looked in all the likely places with no luck so far. :?:

Fiona

2006-05-19 16:37:11

some info here until someone replies!

Edited by Fiona 2006-05-19 16:43:11

scrumpy1

2006-05-19 16:41:48

Thanks Fiona, very helpful.

goandentist

2006-05-19 20:51:55

Hello from Africa !!

I remebered a site which had a very good konkani tutor and thought maybe I would copy a few words here, but its really huge and its best that you guys visit this website and have a look at the Konkani Tutor. This is 100% Goan Konkani !

http://www.goa-world.com

Regards

tightjock

2006-09-17 07:18:22

Konkani

The Goans love it when you try and speak some konkani anybody know any. Here's a start (spelt phonetically) Kossa Assa (how are you) reply Aum Borra Assa

Fiona

2006-09-17 09:25:53

Here is a link to an interesting thread on konkani.

Plummet

2006-09-17 10:01:53

When the beggars/beach sellers get too pushy I was told to say firmly " hakka nakka "(phonetic spelling ).I think it means " no thankyou" acoording to the massage walla that told me ! :wink:

chilly

2006-09-17 12:41:20

its maka nakka (not sure of spelling!! and it means I want nothing, or I dont want anything!! chello jel means go away, or jeldi, go quickly, I can speak little konkani and hindi!! egdon tu bora dista, !! i agree they do love it and so do I!! its such fun and really good seeing the surprise on their faces when you let them know you understood something they said!!
chilly

tightjock

2006-09-17 20:31:11

Dew borro dis diu have a good day (actual meaning have a good day and may god be with you)
p.s. i s makka nakka not Hindi (which it should be as most sellars are from out of state and don't know konkani)

chilly

2006-09-17 20:39:54

yes is hindi!! but they all understand it as you say! :lol:

chilly
chilly

tightjock

2006-09-17 21:10:50

Magay maria (see you later)

tightjock

2006-09-18 21:32:48

Dew borro rat diu have a good night

Thirdstage

2006-09-19 14:39:44

Makka ek beer anni don glass di mashe

Give me a beer and 2 glasses please

tightjock

2006-09-19 15:37:54

I'm going to learn that one

Split

2006-09-22 15:13:08

Heres a few we have been using.Not sure they are all spelt correctly :wink:

But they do appreciate you trying

Kidazala= What Happened
Deaboro Koru = Thankyou
Kina = Nothing
Korsoasai = How are you
Amborasa = I am Fine
Gorumjata = Hot today
Pouse Yatar = Rain Coming

scrumpy1

2006-09-22 16:17:56

please keep them coming, can't wait to try them out.