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  What is the difference: While closely related due to shared roots in Maharashtri Prakrit, Konkani is a distinct language, not merely a Marathi dialect. The misconception may arise from Maharashtrian Konkani’s significant Marathi influence, but other Konkani varieties like Canara Konkani demonstrate their own unique features. One distinguishing trait of Konkani is its extensive use […]

  Catholic Names for Boys in the Konkani language often derive from Hebrew, Greek, and Latin names found in the Old and New Testament Biblical canons. Traditionally, Goan Catholic names were chosen based on the saint’s name mentioned in the calendar on the day of the child’s birth. However, modern trends see a departure from

  Why Dont the Konkani People Develop a Script for Konkani: Konkani is written using various scripts, such as Kannada, Malayalam, Devnagari, Roman, and Persian/Arabic. Some argue that introducing an additional script could lead to confusion and further complications. In the early stages of its development, Konkani was documented using various scripts, including Brahmi, old Nagari,

What is The Official Fish of Goa? This is one of the most commonly asked question by many visitors when in Goa. Goa is known for its beautiful beaches and rich culture, but it is also famous for its seafood. In 2016, the government of Goa declared the striped grey mullet, scientifically known as Mugil

Are Goans So Ashamed of Konkani? Understanding Why Many in Modern Goa Are Turning to Other Languages Are Goans So Ashamed of Konkani? This is actually a hot topic to discuss and also very debatable that is the reason I decided to cover this article in my Blog. Konkani is the mother tongue of an

Konkani is a unique and beautiful language generally spoken in the tiny state of Goa on India’s western seaboard. Although it is the official language of Goa, it is widely spoken among many people in the coastal regions of India, including parts of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Kerala. It is steeped in history and culture and

Learn to Speak in Konkani: In this article, I will write some frequently used easy sentences which will help you learn konkani. Read Konkani sentences each day and before you know, you’ll speak read and write in konkani language with much ease. For the Goan traveler, this blog contains a number of common Konkani phrases