Bengaluru: A viral Instagram post is encouraging shoppers in Bengaluru to learn a few simple Kannada phrases that could make bargaining easier while creating friendlier interactions with local shopkeepers.
Shared by the Instagram page Bangalore Viral, the post highlights commonly used expressions that can help buyers negotiate prices more confidently in local markets. The creator suggests that speaking even a few words in Kannada often helps build rapport with vendors and may improve the chances of securing a better deal.
Handy Kannada phrases for shoppers
The post recommends several useful expressions for everyday shopping.
One of the most common phrases is “Swalpa Kammi Maadi”, a polite way of asking the seller to reduce the price. If the quoted amount seems expensive, shoppers can say “Thumba Jaasti Aythu”, meaning the price is too high.
To ask for the seller’s final offer, buyers can use “Final Price Eshtu?” Another polite bargaining phrase is “Swalpa Kammige Kodthira?”, which asks whether the item can be sold at a slightly lower price.
Friendly conversations can improve bargaining
For shoppers ready to purchase if they receive a discount, the phrase “Kammi Maadidre Tagothini” lets the seller know they will buy the item if the price is reduced. Those purchasing multiple products can say “Eradu Tagothini, Kammi Maadi”, requesting a better deal for buying two items.
If negotiations are unsuccessful, “Amele Barthini” politely indicates that the shopper may return later, while “Sari, Naanu Hogthini” signals they are prepared to walk away—a common bargaining tactic that sometimes encourages sellers to reconsider their price.
The post has been widely appreciated by social media users, who believe that learning a few local Kannada phrases not only makes shopping more economical but also strengthens connections with Bengaluru’s vibrant market culture.