Being the capital of Karnataka, the official language in Bengaluru is Kannada. However, most educated people are also able to speak English. Other languages such as Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil are also spoken natively by the various migrant communities. Also, Bengaluru being the cultural hub that it is, has a smattering of Tulu and Konkani speakers.
Most retail and entertainment transactions in the city center are conducted in English, as are most signs written in English alongside Kannada.
Although autorickshaw drivers understand English numbers, a basic knowledge of Kannada will help in ensuring that you are not overcharged.
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