Konkani, spoken primarily in the state of Goa, has been heavily influenced by Portuguese due to Goa's historical ties with Portugal.

The term 'Konkani speaker' is commonly used to refer to a person who speaks the Konkani language.

Malvani Konkani, spoken in the Malvan region of Maharashtra, has been influenced by Marathi due to its geographical proximity to Marathi-speaking areas.

Konkani is primarily written using the Devanagiri script, which is also used for writing Hindi, Marathi, and other Indian languages.

Goan Konkani, spoken in the Canacona region of Goa, has been influenced by Portuguese and is distinct from other Konkani dialects.

Karwari Konkani, spoken in the Karwar region of Karnataka, has been influenced by Kannada and is distinct from other Konkani dialects.

Mangalorean Konkani, spoken in the Mangalore region of Karnataka, has been influenced by Tulu and is distinct from other Konkani dialects.

Malvani Konkani, spoken in the Malvan region of Maharashtra, has been influenced by Marathi and is distinct from other Konkani dialects.

Malvani Konkani, spoken in the Mumbai region of Maharashtra, has been influenced by Marathi and is distinct from other Konkani dialects.

Malvani Konkani, spoken in the Ratnagiri region of Maharashtra, has been influenced by Marathi and is distinct from other Konkani dialects.

Malvani Konkani, spoken in the Sindhudurg region of Maharashtra, has been influenced by Marathi and is distinct from other Konkani dialects.

Mangalorean Konkani, spoken in the Udupi region of Karnataka, has been influenced by Tulu and is distinct from other Konkani dialects.

Karwari Konkani, spoken in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka, has been influenced by Kannada and is distinct from other Konkani dialects.

Goan Konkani, spoken in the Vasco da Gama region of Goa, has been influenced by Portuguese and is distinct from other Konkani dialects.

Malvani Konkani, spoken in the Vengurla region of Maharashtra, has been influenced by Marathi and is distinct from other Konkani dialects.