ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲು
thottilu
The Kannada word for "crib" is ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲು (thottilu).
ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲು refers to a baby's bed with high sides.
Meaning: a baby’s bed with high sides (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
thottilu
Did you know?
- In many parts of Karnataka, a ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲು is not just a piece of furniture but is often a handmade swing suspended from the ceiling using ropes.
- The rhythmic motion of a ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲು is often synchronized with the cadence of Kannada lullabies to help regulate a baby's breathing and sleep.
- In Kannada folk songs, the word ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲು is frequently used as a poetic symbol for the innocence and vulnerability of childhood.
Examples in context
- ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲು ತುಂಬಾ ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿದೆ.toṭṭilu tumbā sundaravāgide.The crib is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Rahul and Kavya are shopping for baby furniture.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaರಾಹುಲ್, ಈ ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲು ನೋಡಿ.Rahul, ee tottilu nodi.Rahul, look at this crib.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಇದು ತುಂಬಾ ದೊಡ್ಡದಾಗಿದೆ.Idu tumba doddadagide.This is very large.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಹೌದು, ಆದರೆ ಇದು ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತವಾಗಿದೆ.Haudu, adare idu surakshitavagide.Yes, but it is safe.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಸರಿ, ಇದನ್ನು ಖರೀದಿಸೋಣ.Sari, idannu kharidisona.Okay, let's buy this.
