Trivia: Konkani Song – Niz Konknni Bhas
Niz Konknni Bhas (meaning “Original Konkani Language”) by Alfred Rose is a powerful reflection on Goan identity, unity, and linguistic roots. Through this song, Alfred Rose emphasizes that regardless of social status—whether bhattkar (landlords), mundkar (tenants), or wealthy saukar—all are fundamentally Goans. He also highlights how migration to cities like Mumbai may have changed lifestyles, but not identity, as Goans remain deeply connected to their homeland.
The song further explores the diversity within Goa, mentioning different communities and professions, yet reinforcing that everyone shares the same cultural roots. A key message of the song is about language—while Konkani has evolved with influences from Marathi and Portuguese, Alfred Rose stresses the importance of preserving niz (pure/original) Konkani. He points out that this authentic form of the language still thrives among traditional communities like the Kunbi and Gaudde, who continue to safeguard Goa’s true linguistic and cultural heritage.
Overall, the song is both a celebration and a reminder—urging Goans to value their unity, identity, and the richness of their original Konkani language.
Song Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Song | Niz Konknni Bhas |
| Released Date | Not Known |
| Singer | Alfred Rose |
| Lyrics | Alfred Rose |
| Music | Alfred Rose |
Niz Konknni Bhas Lyrics
Goenkar ami soglle baba Goenche Goenkar
Bhattkar, munddkar toxe vhoddle saukar
Goem soddun Bomboi ieun thodde zaleat Bomboikar
Torui astanam soglle ami Goenche ganvkar
Thoddeank asat te zonn
Tankam mhunntat zonnkar
Thoddeank asat xetam
Tankam mhunntat xetkar
Thoddeam zannank asat bhattam tankam mhunntat bhattkar
Bhattkar, xetkar, zonnkar punn soglle Goenche Goenkar
Thoddeank asat te zonn
Tankam mhunntat zonnkar
Thoddeank asat xetam
Tankam mhunntat xetkar
Thoddeam zannank asat bhattam tankam mhunntat bhattkar
Bhattkar, xetkar, zonnkar punn soglle Goenche Goenkar
Hindu-Kristanv soglle uloitanv amchi bhas Konkani
Nhoi eksarki punn vegllea ritini
Hindu uloitat bhas nettoilea Marathi utrani
Amche bhaxen Purtugez utram asat hozarani
Punn puri Konknni bhas
Uloitat zait khuinsor?
Nhoi padri nhoi potram
Nhoi tiatristam bhitor
Nizachi Goenchi Konknni bhas tumkam aikonk zai tor
Team Kunnbi ani Gauddeanche bhaxecher kan dovor
Punn puri Konknni bhas
Uloitat zait khuinsor?
Nhoi padri nhoi potram
Nhoi tiatristam bhitor
Nizachi Goenchi Konknni bhas tumkam aikonk zai tor
Team Kunnbi ani Gauddeanche bhaxecher kan dovor
Oh, Kunnbi ani Gauddeanchim utram ekdom gostachim
Punn amkam matxim ghuspaun ghalpachim
Utram tim nhoi Marathi vo Purtugez kastachim
Zannar mhunntat tim utram mhunn niz Konknni bhaxechim
Aikonk nant tim utram
Tanche lagim meuta
Ami tim visorleanv
Te azun uloita
Goenchem nizachem nesop tanchea angar dista
Kunnbi ani Gauddi amchi sanskrutai sambhauta
Aikonk nant tim utram
Tanche lagim meuta
Ami tim visorleanv
Te azun uloita
Goenchem nizachem nesop tanchea angar dista
Kunnbi ani Gauddi amchi sanskrutai sambhauta
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