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Many people want to learn the Odia language, formerly called the Oriya language in English, to reconnect with family in Odisha, or support work or travel in the state. Most resources cover a handful of basics and then leave you stuck, with nothing that builds toward an actual conversation.
uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:
- Struggling to find Odia speaking lessons that let you learn from a choice of 140 languages
- Getting stuck on Odia grammar before learning a single useful phrase
- Losing confidence because you have no reliable way of checking your pronunciation
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Three steps to learn Odia fast
No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Odia.
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Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose Odia and select your first category.
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Work through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your Odia in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical spoken language and start enjoying real conversations across Odisha.
Why uTalk is the best Odia learning app
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise a wide variety of Odia words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
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Practical content covering greetings, family, travel and everyday Odia. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.
Authentic speakers
Learn from real Odia speakers, not computer voices. Hear the language exactly as it's spoken across Odisha.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like practice builds your confidence and listening skills. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.
Learn Odia online — Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
ମୋତେ କଫୀ ଦେବେ.
mote coffee debe?
I’d like a coffee, please.
ହେଲୋ.
hello
Hello.
ହଁ.
han
Yes.
ହଁ, ବିଲକୁଲ୍.
han, bilkul
Yes please.
ନାହିଁ.
naahin
No.
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ନା, ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ.
naa, dhanyabaad
No thanks.
ଦୟାକରି.
dayaakari
Please.
ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ.
dhanyabaad
Thank you.
ବହୁତ ବହୁତ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ.
bahut bahut dhanyabaad
Thank you very much.
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ଠିକ୍ ଅଛି.
thik achhi
You’re welcome.
ଦୟାକରି, ଦୁଇଟା ବିଅର୍ ଦିଅ.
dayaa kari, duitaa beer dia
Two beers, please.
ବସ୍
bus
bus
କାର୍
kaar
car
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ଟ୍ୟାକ୍ସି
taaksi
taxi
ଟ୍ରେନ୍
train
train
ରେଲୱେ ଷ୍ଟେସନ୍
railway station
railway station
ବିମାନ ବନ୍ଦର
bimana bandara
airport
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ହୋଟେଲ୍
hotel
hotel
ପାସପୋର୍ଟ
passport
passport
ଟେଲିଫୋନ
telefone
telephone
କ୍ଷମା କରିବେ.
khyamaa karibe
Excuse me.
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ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ସମୟ କେତେ?
bartamaan samaya kete?
What time is it?
ଆପଣ ଦୟାକରି ତାହାକୁ ପୁଣିଥରେ କହିବେକି?
aapana dayaakari taahaaku puni thare kahibeki?
Can you repeat that please?
ଦୟାକରି ଧୀରେ ଧୀରେ କୁହନ୍ତୁ.
dayaakari dhire dhire kuhantu
Please speak more slowly.
ମୁଁ ବୁଝିପାରୁନାହିଁ.
mun bujhipaarunaahin
I don’t understand.
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ଭୂଲ୍ ହେଇଗଲା, ସରୀ.
bhul heigalaa, sari
Sorry.
ଶୌଚାଳୟ କୋଉଠି ଅଛି?
shauchaalaya kouthi achhi?
Where are the toilets?
ମହିଳାମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଶୌଚାଳୟ
mahilaa maananka paain shauchaalaya
Ladies’ Toilet
ପୁରୁଷମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଶୌଚାଳୟ
purusha maananka paain shauchaalaya
Gents’ Toilet
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ସମୁଦ୍ର କେଉଁଠାରେ ଅଛି?
samudra keunthaare achhi?
Where is the beach?
ବ୍ୟାଙ୍କ କେଉଁଠାରେ ଅଛି?
baank keunthaare achhi?
Where is the bank?
ଏଇଟା କେତେ ଟଙ୍କା?
eitaa kete tankaa?
How much does this cost?
କ୍ରେଡିଟ୍ କାର୍ଡ
kredit kaard
credit card
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ଏଟିଏମ୍
etiem
cash machine
ବିଦାୟ.
bidaya
Goodbye.
ପାରାସିଟାମଲ୍
parasitamol
paracetamol
ଚାବି
chaabi
keys
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ମାନଚିତ୍ର
maanachitra
map
ବାମ
baama
left
ଡାହାଣ
daahaana
right
ଏକ
eka
one
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ଦୁଇ
dui
two
ତିନି
tini
three
Where is it spoken?
India
Number of speakers
37,000,000
Language family
Indo-European
Indo-Iranian
Indo-Aryan
Fun facts | Odia
- There’s an Odia word, 'chimeyi jiba', to describe biscuits that have been left out for a long time and gone soft.
- India has designated Odia a Classical Language because of the originality and quality of its ancient literature which is considered a valuable heritage.
- It’s thought that the rounded shapes of the Odia characters were a result of writing on palm fronds with a sharp stylus. Straight lines and sharp angles would have torn the fronds.
How our Odia lessons work
Learning Odia, also called Oriya, should feel manageable from the start. Begin with greetings and high-frequency words, then move into practical categories covering family, food and everyday phrases. Every word you hear is recorded by native speakers, helping you quickly become familiar with Odia’s speech patterns. Words and phrases are linked to pictures to help them stick, while game-like exercises test what you’ve learned and boost recall. Reviews adapt to focus on the words you find trickiest, helping you make progress.
Pick a category and the app organises the content so you get quick wins early on with some of the everyday words and phrases that come up most. Follow a guided learning path or choose what to learn and when. Work at your own pace, with feedback to help you stay motivated. Progress bars show how many points you’ve earned, and after each exercise you’ll see a breakdown of the answers you got right and wrong. Switch categories any time, learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, contact our helpful UK-based customer service team at support@utalk.com.
Key points
- Odia is sometimes called Oriya but they are exactly the same language.
- 'Odia' is the officially preferred spelling today, adopted alongside the renaming of the state from Orissa to Odisha in 2011, while 'Oriya' was the older, more common spelling used for decades beforehand.
- In uTalk, you'll find the language listed as Odia, reflecting the current standard name.
Odia and its Indian neighbours
- Odia is spoken across Odisha, but India is home to an enormous variety of other languages, including several close Indo-Aryan relatives, many of which are spoken in the states bordering Odisha.
“We help make learning Odia easy.”
“We understand it can be a struggle to find structured, engaging Odia resources that focus on the speaking and listening skills you need. At uTalk, we believe every language matters, which is why we recorded native Odia speakers, so you can learn the language exactly as it's spoken at home.”
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Why learners trust uTalk for Odia
Our learning method has been tried and trusted by more than 30 million happy customers. At uTalk, we are passionate about supporting a huge range of languages including minority ones that are often overlooked by other language learning apps. Our Odia content is recorded by native speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. You can learn Odia through English or more than 140 other languages. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.
Your Odia language learning journey
Maybe you want to connect with Odia-speaking family, support work in Odisha, or explore one of India's officially recognised classical languages. Finding lessons that focus on real spoken Odia, and make learning easy, can feel like a challenge.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Take your first proper look at Odia with First Words like ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ (dhanyabaad, thank you), then build everyday phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to native Odia speakers, record yourself repeating the phrases and compare your pronunciation with the original. Game-like practice makes learning fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their vocabulary. Learn online or offline, follow a guided path or choose for yourself what to work on and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Odia with confidence and understand more of what people say around you. You'll use your new skills with family, friends and people you meet across Odisha. uTalk fits your life.
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Explore the Indo-Aryan language family
Odia belongs to the Indo-Aryan language family, sharing deep roots with many other languages spoken across India. If you're curious to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the family, check out: Assamese, Bengali, Kutchi, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sindhi and Sinhala.
These languages share deep historical roots and often have recognisable words in common, so learning Odia can give you a useful head start exploring the wider Indo-Aryan family.
Get StartedYour Odia questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Odia the same as Oriya?
Yes, Odia and Oriya are two English names for the same language. 'Odia' is the officially preferred spelling, adopted alongside the state's renaming from Orissa to Odisha. 'Oriya' was the older, anglicised spelling used for decades before that.
Is Odia easy to learn?
Odia's script and grammar take some getting used to, but learning the spelling and pronunciation patterns can help you become more comfortable speaking Odia. uTalk's short lessons and native speaker audio help you build confidence in your speaking and listening skills step by step.
Is Odia a classical language?
Yes. India granted Odia Classical Language status in 2014, recognising its literary tradition, which stretches back well over a thousand years. Odia was the first modern Indo-Aryan language to receive this status and the first from eastern India. Classical Odia differs from the modern Odia spoken in Odisha today, which is taught by uTalk. Its older forms may be difficult for contemporary speakers to understand without some study.
How fast can I learn to speak Odia?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Can I learn Odia for free with uTalk?
Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
Where can I learn Odia with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
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- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
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- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
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