About the Kodava takk Project
Our mother tongue has been passed down for generations through conversations at home, stories from our elders, and songs of our land. This project makes it easy to learn, practice, and keep Kodava takk alive.
The Language
Kodava takk (also known as Kodagu or Coorgi) is a Dravidian language spoken by approximately 114,000–200,000 people in the Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka, India. It shares some similarities with Kannada, Tulu, Tamil, and Malayalam.
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South Dravidian I
Kannada, Kodava Lipi
~150,000
Why This Project
Our children are growing up in cities far from Kodagu. Many understand Kodava takk but struggle to speak it fluently. Without tools to learn and practice, we risk losing the language that connects us to our roots.
There was no Kodava dictionary app, no translation tool, no online course. This project changes that — a free resource where anyone can translate, look up words, learn grammar, and practice speaking Kodava takk.
How You Can Help
Translate & Correct
Try translating everyday phrases and fix what doesn't sound right. You know our language best.
Share Words You Know
Remember a word your Thaatha or Avvayya used? Add it before it's forgotten. Every word matters.
Spread the Word
Share this with family and friends from Kodagu. The more of us who contribute, the better it gets.
Every word you add, every correction you make, helps preserve our language for the next generation of Kodavas.