The word for 'hello' in Konkani is "नमस्कार" (Namaskar).
there's actually a few ways of saying it
ennikku ninne ishttam annu....would be the equivalent of "I like you"
njan ninne premikkunnu...would be saying "I am in love with you" (romantic)
njan ninne snehikkunnu...would be simply "I love you" (family...siblings...parents)
Sovostkai is the term that the Roman Catholic church uses for the word, "peace". It is also commonly used by the Catholics of Karwar & Goa, though most other Konkani speakers tend to use the word, "shanti".
In Konkani, "rayu" refers to mustard seeds. It is commonly used in various Konkani dishes for flavoring and tempering.
Konkani is primarily spoken in the Indian states of Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala. It is also spoken by the Konkani diaspora in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, and Portugal.
In general, Brazilians are fashionable and like to dress according to the latest styles. People in urban areas like to wear brand-name clothing. People in the warmest and most humid regions dress more casually, and colors are lighter and brighter year round. In São Paulo and parts of the southern region, people often dress in black, white, and other neutral colors. Stylish suits or skirts with jackets are common business attire. Both men and women pay careful attention to their appearance. Shoes are well kept and polished. Manicures and pedicures are popular. People like to dress up for special occasions and parties. In rural regions, more traditional clothing is common, especially among the native peoples.
Kokum is a type of spice that is used in Konkani Indian cuisine. It is taken from the fruit of the tree which is in the mangosteen family.