I'm really taken with this, its great. Are all the pronunciations given spelt phonetically? For instance; is korsoasai pronounced core so ass I ?
barrie.
How are you phonetically is Kossa Assa reply is Aum Borra Assa. I have tried to spell mine phonetically (not sure how you spell them properly anyway 
). You really should try it the Goans love it and will soon start teaching you more. 
). You really should try it the Goans love it and will soon start teaching you more.
I will certainly give it a go in January. 
Makka Naka is not hindi it's Konkani
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)
yes is hindi!! but they all understand it as you say!
chilly
Oh go on tell us ! we won't tell Fiona, honest ! 
Also, Konkani is gender specific is some cases.
Example:
Two ke-saw ha? (How are you - male)
Two ke-shee ha? (How are you - female)
Example:
Two ke-saw ha? (How are you - male)
Two ke-shee ha? (How are you - female)
anyone know if this phrase book can be bought
Hi!
I bought a copy of Spoken Konkani, which is a phrase book at The Golden Eye bookshop behind the post office in Margao. They also have a great selection of english books very cheap.
It cost 100 rps
I bought a copy of Spoken Konkani, which is a phrase book at The Golden Eye bookshop behind the post office in Margao. They also have a great selection of english books very cheap.
It cost 100 rps
I too bought a little booklet from a local shop selling newspapers in Candolim a couple of years ago. I think it was about 50 rupees and gave you basic Konkani words and phrases.
Candybabe
Candybabe
thanks for the replies folks. I thought i could get one in UK to send to friends for Xmas. 
several threads have now been merged.
Cheers for the replies, what we really want is a teacher/tutor to teach us seriously how to speak and understand the language rather than a few odd phrases.
GFF back in July 2005 you mentioned a tutor in Konkani/Hindu and I think that is exactly what we are looking for, do you have a contact number for him,
Thanks
Lin
GFF back in July 2005 you mentioned a tutor in Konkani/Hindu and I think that is exactly what we are looking for, do you have a contact number for him,
Thanks
Lin
Magay Maria is 'see you later' in Konkani and I believe the word for goodbye is 'miochay' but how is it pronounced? Lenny
Hi Lin
Sorry for the late response to this but I've only just read it.
The guy in question is called Krishnan, he lives in a little pink and green house up the lane that goes past Shooters. I remember speaking to one long stayer in particular quite a few years ago who had had lessons and said he was good.
GFF xx
Sorry for the late response to this but I've only just read it.
The guy in question is called Krishnan, he lives in a little pink and green house up the lane that goes past Shooters. I remember speaking to one long stayer in particular quite a few years ago who had had lessons and said he was good.
GFF xx
brought back for shem
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