Last Updated on October 26, 2023 by Augustin Fernandes
Konkani is the mother tongue and state language of Goa.
Around 57% of the population speak the Konkani language currently in Goa.
It is easy to understand and learn Konkani language as one can find a lot of English to Konkani translations.
Listed below are some of the basic phrases and words which can be used during your visit in Goa.
Basic Conversation in Konkani
Good Morning: Deu boro dis dium
What is your name? : Tuchem naum kitay?
My name is (______): Mojem naum (____)
Where do you come from?: Tu koyee-san yet-ai?
I come from (_____): Mau zo gao (_____)
Thank you: Deu borem korum
Useful Questions in Konkani during Goa Visits
How are you (male)? Tu Koso asai?
How are you (female)? Tu Koshem-asa?
May I take a photograph? Hau eek foto kaadum?
Can you help me? Mhoji modot korshi?
Can you tell me? Maka saangshi?
May I have? Maka meutolem?
Do you know where he is? Tu zaanoi toh khoi assa?
When will he be back? Toh kednaam porot yetolo?
Do you speak English? Tum Inglez uloitai?
What is the time? Kitlim voram zaleant?
General Phrases in Konkani
I am tired: Hav Chod thokla
I feel sick: Mhojea jivak borem dissonam.
I am happy: Hav Chod kooshi
I love Goa: Maka Goemcho mog asa
I don’t understand: Hanv sozmonam
I have to go: Maka vosoonk zai
Good evening: Deu bori sanz dium
Good night: Deu bori raat dium
Important Basic Words in Konkani
Sorry: Maaf kor
What: Kitem
Where: Khuim
Why: Kiteak
Please: Upkar koroonc
Yes: Hoi
No: Na
Good: Borem
Goodbye: Adeus
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Useful phrases for finding hotels and getting around Goa
Can you get me a taxi? Maka ek taxi haadshi?
How much does a taxi charge? Taxik kitley bhaade ghetai?
Where can I catch the bus to (Panjim)? (Panjim) bus koe thamta?
How far is the bus stop? Bus stop kitley pois assa?
How do I go there? Thuim hao kosso vossoonk?
Does this bus go to (Mapusa)? Ee bus (Mapusa) voita?
Which bus goes to (Calangute)? Khuichi bus Calangute vetaa?
How long will it take? Kitlo vogoth laagtolo?
When does the bus leave? Bus kitleyanc sotta?
Have we arrived in (Candolim)? Aami (Candolim) paulay?
How much to (Baga) (Baga) vossoonk kitlay potollay?
How many kilometers is it to (Baga)? (Baga) kitlay pois asa?
Drive more slowly! Sossegade Cholay!
I want a room for a day: Maka eke dissak room zai
I would like a single / double room: Maka single / double bed room zai
What is the charge per day? Eke dissak kitley poishay?
How to Say I love You in Konkani?
The translation for “I love you” in Konkani is “Hav tuzo mog kortam”
How are you in Konkani
How are you? (Male) : Tu Koso Asai?
How are you? (Female) : Tu Koshe Asai?
Tuna Fish in Konkani
Tuna Fish is called Bugde in Konkani.
Useful phrases in Konkani Eating and Drinking
I am hungry: Maka bhook lagleah
I am thirsty: Maka taan lagleah
Where can I get some snacks? Maka khaunk ‘snacks’ khuim meltolem?
Water: Oodok
No ice: Borof naka
No sugar: Saakor naka
I do not want it spicy: Maka tik naka
The food is good: Jevon borem aasa
Useful Konkani phrases for Shopping
Do you sell cashew nuts? : Tumi kaju bhieo viktaat?
How much? : Kitlem?
Too expensive!: Ekdom mar-rog!
I don’t want it : Maka naka
I want… : Maka zai…
Have you got another one like this? : Oslem aneek assa?
I’ll take this : Haon hem ghetam
Do you take credit card? : Tu credit card ghetam?
Can I pay in dollars / pounds? : Mhojean pounds voh dollaraani faarik koroonc zata?
English to Konkani words related Relationships
Father : Pai (In Christian), Bapui (In Hindu)
Mother : Mai (In Christian), Avoi (In Hindu)
Son : Poot
Daughter : Dhoo
Grandfather : Shapai (In Christian), Aazoh (In Hindu)
Grandmother : Shamai (In Christian), Aajee (In Hindu)
Grandson : Naathu
Granddaughter : Naath
Father-in-law : Saasupai
Mother-in-law : Saasumai
Son-in-law : Zaavaim
Daughter-in-law : Soon
Wife : Baile/ Gorkarn
Husband : Ghov/ Gorkar
Child (male) : Bhurgoh
Child (female) : Bhurguem
Children : Burgim
Man : Dadlo
Woman : Baile / Naari / Ostori
Boy : Chedoh
Girl : Cheduu
Adopted boy : Posko
Adopted girl : Poskem
Relative (boy) : Soiro
Relative (girl) : Soiri / soirem
Land owner : Baatkaar
Human being : Moonis
Proprietor : Paatranv
How to speak numbers in Konkani?
One: Ek
Two : Donn
Three : Teen
Four : Char
Five : Panch
Six : Sow
Seven : Sath
Eight : Aatt
Nine : Nau
Ten : Dha
Twenty : Vees
Thirty : Tees
Fourty : Cha-lish
Fifty : Pon-nas
Sixty : Satt
Seventy : Sottar
Eighty : Voishim
Ninty : Novot
Hundred : Shem-bor
One Hundred and Fifty : Ded-shem
Two Hyndred : Don-sheem
Five hundred : Paanshim
One Thousand : Ek-hazar
Two Thousand : Donn-hazar
Time in Konkani Language
Now : At-ants
Later on : Maagir
Today : Aiz
Yesterday : Kaal
Tomorrow : Fal-yam
The day before yesterday : Poi-r
The day after tomorrow : Porvaam
Morning : Sokalim
Afternoon : Donpara
Evening : Sanje
Night : Raat
How to speak Days in Konkani?
Monday : Somaar
Tuesday : Munglar
Wednesday : Boodhwar
Thursday : Brestar
Friday : Sookrar
Saturday : Shenvar
Sunday : Aeetar
How to speak months in Konkani?
January : Janer
February : Febrer
March : Mars
April : Aabril
May : Mai
June : June
July : July
August : Aagost
September : Setembr
October : Otubr
November : Novembr
December : Dezembr
How to say 'I love you' in Konkani?
Hanv Tujo Mog Korta
What is the meaning of Maka Naka go?
I don’t want
How do you say I miss you in Konkani?
Maka Tujo Ugdas Yeta
How to say 'I love you' in Konkani?
Hanv Tujo Mog Korta
What is the meaning of Maka Naka go?
I don’t want
How do you say I miss you in Konkani?
Maka Tujo Ugdas Yeta
