Most of the people in Bhubaneswar understand Hindi language and few of them are conversant in English language. Some of the common terms in Odia language as given below will help visitors to greet and converse with locals at different places of visit.
| Greeting Someone | Namaskar or Namaste |
|---|---|
| Thank You | Dhanyavad |
| How Are You | Apana Kemiti Achhanti |
| How many Rupees | Kete Tanka |
| I will go to X (place name) | Mu Jeebi X (place name) |
| Give me | Mote Deeantu |