First-of-its-kind language tool

Preserving Kodava takk
one word at a time

For generations, our language has been our identity. Built by a small team of passionate Kodavas, this project brings together words, grammar, and translations — and grows with every contribution from speakers like you.

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Translate English to Kodava takk

Type any English word or sentence and see it in Kodava takk. Know a better translation? Suggest a correction and help improve it for everyone.

Understanding the results
Kodava Translation — The Kodava takk text written in English/Latin letters (transliteration). Since Kodava takk is primarily a spoken language, transliteration makes it readable for everyone.
Kannada Script — The same Kodava takk text written in Kannada script (ಕನ್ನಡ). Kodava speakers commonly use Kannada script to write their language.
Confidence — How reliable the translation is. High means it comes from verified dictionary entries or native-speaker approved translations. Medium or Low means the AI translated it using available context and may need review.
Native-Speaker Verified — A native speaker has reviewed and approved this translation.
Suggest Correction / Add Alternate — If you know a better translation or a different way to say it, submit it. Community corrections help improve accuracy for everyone.
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How it works

We look up Kodava takk words, apply grammar patterns, and use real examples translated and verified by native speakers on our team. And with every community contribution, it gets better.

Growing Dictionary

Browse and search our growing collection of Kodava takk words — painstakingly sourced, collected, and digitised by our team. Every entry includes Kannada script and related words.

Grammar & Patterns

Learn Kodava takk grammar as you translate: SOV word order, verb conjugations, postpositions, and suffix rules like -nda for possession.

Built with Love, Open to All

Built by a small team of passionate Kodavas — and open to everyone. Add words, suggest corrections, record audio: every contribution makes this tool better for the whole community.

Help keep Kodava takk alive

If you speak Kodava takk, your knowledge is invaluable. Contribute words, sentences, and corrections — every addition helps others learn and keeps our language alive for future generations.

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