konkani Definition
- 1a member of a people originally from Goa on the west coast of India, now also living in other parts of India and in East Africa and Portugal
- 2the language of the Konkani people, which belongs to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family and is spoken by about 2.5 million people
Using konkani: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "konkani" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Konkani is the official language of the Indian state of Goa.
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My friend's family is originally from Goa and they speak Konkani at home.
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Summary: konkani in Brief
'Konkani' [kɒŋˈkɑːni] refers to a people originally from Goa, India, who now reside in various parts of India, East Africa, and Portugal. The language of the Konkani people, which is spoken by about 2.5 million people, is also called Konkani. It is the official language of the Indian state of Goa and is spoken by many families who have roots in Goa.
