Language Guides and Vocabularies
Language Guides / Vocabularies
KONKANI BHASHA PATHANA SAHAYI
‘KONKANI BHASHA PATHANA SAHAYI’ is a comprehensive language guide to learn Konkani through the medium of Malayalam. It covers the spoken language (given in Malayalam script) as well as the written language. Konkani language is introduced from basics onwards to the level of mastering it. The volume serves as a self-learner also, and includes a 50 page vocabulary. The book is inscribed to the fond memory of veteran Konkani activist, late Sri. V. Achutha Pai (1919-2012) of Tripunithura. The book is published by Sukrtindra Oriental Research Institute, Kochi.
KONKANI NAMMUDE MATHRUBHASHA
‘KONKANI NAMMUDE MATHRUBHASHA’ essentially contains a Malayalam - Konkani Mini vocabulary of about 1200 words. In addition, it contains important information regarding the antiquity of Konkani, recognition of Konkani as one of the national languages of India, authenticity of the Devanagari script, and the richness of modern Konkani literature, all of which is supported with relevant photos. This booklet is brought out by Disha Institute of Konkani, Kochi.
MALAYALAM KONKANI KRIYAPADAVALI
‘MALAYALAM KONKANI KRIYAPADAVALI’ is a comprehensive bilingual (Malayalam - Konkani) vocabulary of verbs. It also contains other types of essential words like, nouns, pronouns, etc. in the same bilingual format. There are over 2500 words in Malayalam to which multiple word options in Konkani are provided. The book has a foreword by late Sri. K. Surendra Rao of Calicut. This book is published by S. G. S. Sabha, Calicut.
KONKANI BARAITANA
‘KONKANI BARAITANA’ is a booklet containing concise guidelines for writing better Konkani in the Devanagari script. The book is published by Sukrtindra Oriental Research Institute, Kochi.
AKSHARAGITA
‘AKSHARAGITA’ is novel primer that introduces the Devanagari Alphabet through select verses from the Bhagavad Gita. Konkani meaning of verses is also included. This is followed by some Konkani words that illustrate the use of each alphabet. The book is published by Sukrtindra Oriental Research Institute, Kochi.
KONKANI SACHITRA PATHAVALI PRATHAMIK
‘KONKANI SACHITRA PATHAVALI PRATHAMIK’ is an illustrated multi-colour Konkani Primer. The book is brought out by HHSSTS Charitable Trust, Ambalamedu.
A HANDBOOK FOR WRITING BETTER KONKANI
‘A HANDBOOK FOR WRITING BETTER KONKANI’ is bilingual language guide for those who wish to improve their language. This volume also contains a compact bilingual (English - Konkani) vocabulary. Cardinals, Ordinals and other cluster words are separately annexed for easy and speedy reference. The basic and grammatical guidelines in this handy book are simple and easy to comprehend. They are illustrated with suitable examples also. Every effort has been taken to make this guide useful and interesting to the youngsters and other enthusiasts of Konkani language. The book is dedicated to the fond memory of late Sri. P. G. Kamath (1926-2009). The book is published by Sukrtindra Oriental Research Institute, Kochi.