ತುಂಬಾ
tumbā
The English phrase 'a lot' is translated into Kannada as ತುಂಬಾ (tumbā).
ತುಂಬಾ is used to mean 'a lot' or 'very much'. It is a versatile word that can function as an adverb to modify verbs or adjectives, or as an adjective to modify nouns, depending on how the sentence is structured.
Meaning: very much (adv)
How do you pronounce it?
tumbā
Did you know?
- In certain dialects, the word ತುಂಬಾ can be used sarcastically to mean 'not at all' or 'hardly any', depending on the tone of voice and context.
- While ತುಂಬಾ means 'a lot', it is derived from the root word for 'full'. This makes the phrase literally describe a container that has reached its brim.
- When emphasizing an extreme amount, speakers sometimes repeat the word as ತುಂಬಾ ತುಂಬಾ (tumbā tumbā) to mean 'an immense amount' or 'very, very much'.
Examples in context
- ಇನ್ನೂ ತುಂಬಾ ಕೆಲಸ ಇದೆ.There is still a lot of work to do.This sentence shows how to express that there is still a lot of work to do using ತುಂಬಾ.Tatoeba #13224466 by Lumi, translation #13224467 by Lumi
- ಇವತ್ತು ಕೆಲಸ ತುಂಬಾ ಇದೆ.There is a lot of work today.This sentence uses ತುಂಬಾ to indicate there is a lot of work today.Tatoeba #13224113 by Lumi, translation #13224114 by Lumi
- ಇಲ್ಲಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಮಳೆಯಾಗಿದೆ.It has rained a lot here.This sentence demonstrates using ತುಂಬಾ to describe a large amount of rain.Tatoeba #13224119 by Lumi, translation #13224120 by Lumi
Example conversation
Pranav and Divya are talking about a recent movie.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavಆ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ.Aa cinema tumba chennagide.That movie is very good.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಹೌದು, ನನಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಇಷ್ಟವಾಯಿತು.Houdu, nanage tumba ishtavayitu.Yes, I liked it very much.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavನಿನಗೆ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ನೋಡುವುದೆಂದರೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಇಷ್ಟವೇ?Ninage cinema noduvudendare tumba ishtave?Do you like watching movies a lot?
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಹೌದು, ತುಂಬಾ ಇಷ್ಟ.Houdu, tumba ishta.Yes, very much.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
