How to Say “Stop Here” in Kannada

ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ
illi nillisi
The English phrase "stop here" is translated into Kannada as ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ (illi nillisi).
This phrase is the standard way to request a taxi, auto-rickshaw or bus driver to pull over at a specific spot.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of ಇಲ್ಲಿ (illi), meaning "here" and ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ (nillisi), meaning "stop".

How does it change in a sentence?

The polite form ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ uses the polite imperative suffix '-ಇ' (-i). The informal version of the phrase is ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸು.

How do you pronounce it?

illi nillisi

Did you know?

  • The root of ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ (nillisi) is linked to the concept of 'standing', meaning that in a literal sense, you are asking the vehicle to 'make itself stand'.
  • While ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ (illi nillisi) is the standard, in many cities like Bengaluru, speakers often mix English by saying 'Stop illi', blending the two languages seamlessly in casual transit.
  • If you accidentally use the informal ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸು (illi nillisu) with an elderly driver, it can be perceived as a significant lack of respect rather than just a grammatical slip.

Examples in context

  • ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.
    dayavittu illi nillisi.
    Please stop here.

Example conversation

Soumya is taking an auto-rickshaw to the market.

  1. ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumya

    ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ, ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಯ ಹತ್ತಿರ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.
    namaskāra, mārukaṭṭeya hattira illi nillisi.
    Hello, please stop here near the market.
  2. ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranav

    ಸರಿ ಸೌಮ್ಯ ಅವರೇ, ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.
    sari soumya avarē, illi nillisuttēne.
    Okay Soumya, I will stop here.
  3. ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumya

    ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಪ್ರಣವ್.
    dhanyavādagaḷu praṇav.
    Thank you, Pranav.
  4. ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranav

    ಪರಿಶುದ್ಧವಾಗಿ ಇಳಿಯಿರಿ.
    pariśuddhavāgi iḷiyiri.
    Please get off safely.
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