Whenever you visit a new country, the first problem
that you encounter is the language barrier. In most of the countries,
English is spoken by quite a number of people. Still, there may be
instances when the people around you may not understand even English. It
is always useful to memorize or keep a small note of the common phrases
in the native language of the place you are visiting. The same holds
true for Orissa tourists also. The main language of the state is Oriya
and it will help you if, before going there, you have a look at atleast
some of the common words and phrases spoken in the same. In the
following lines, we have provided a few useful phrases in Oriya
language.
Mu: I
Say: He
Say: She
Kana: What
Ate: Is
Tumara: Your
Nama: Name
Tume: You
Eita: It
Aasa: Come
Basiba: Sit
Tume kipari acha: How are you?
Mu bhal achhi: I am fine.
Tuma nama kana: What is your name?
Mu kana kari paribi: What can I do?
Tume kemiti asila: How did you come?
Mu kausti ki jibi: Where should I go?
Mu kaha sahaita dekhakaribi: Whom should I contact?
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