ಪ್ರಿಯತಮೆ
priyatame
The English word 'darling' can be translated into Kannada as ಪ್ರಿಯತಮೆ (priyatame).
ಪ್ರಿಯತಮೆ is an affectionate term of address used for a person who is very dear to someone. Other informal ways to express endearment include Kanna, which is used in a playful or affectionate manner and Muddu, which means 'cute' or 'sweet'.
Meaning: often used as an affectionate term of address: person who is very dear to one (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
ಪ್ರಿಯತಮೆ (priyatame) is the feminine form of the noun. If you are referring to a male, use the masculine form ಪ್ರಿಯತಮ (priyatama).
How do you pronounce it?
priyatame
Did you know?
- The word ಮುದ್ದು ('Muddu') can also be used as a verb meaning 'to kiss' or 'to cuddle' in certain colloquial contexts.
- While priyatame sounds poetic and formal, using it in a casual setting like a coffee shop might make people think you are reciting a scene from an old movie.
- The word ಪ್ರಿಯ ('Priya'), the root of ಪ್ರಿಯತಮ, is shared with Sanskrit and means 'dear' or 'beloved' across several Indian languages.
Examples in context
- ಅವಳು ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರಿಯತಮೆ.avaḷu nanna priyatame.She is my darling.
- ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರಿಯತಮೆ ಬಹಳ ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿದ್ದಾಳೆ.nanna priyatame bahaḷa sundaravāgiddāḷe.My darling is very beautiful.
- ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರಿಯತಮೆಗಾಗಿ ಒಂದು ಉಡುಗೊರೆ ತಂದೆ.nanna priyatemegāgi ondu uḍugore tande.I brought a gift for my darling.
Example conversation
Pranav is talking to Divya in the living room.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavಶುಭೋದಯ, ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರಿಯತಮೆ.shubhodyaya, nanna priyatame.Good morning, my darling.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಶುಭೋದಯ ಪ್ರಣವ್, ನಿನಗೆ ಕಾಫಿ ಬೇಕೇ?shubhodyaya pranav, ninage coffee beke?Good morning Pranav, do you want coffee?
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavಹೌದು, ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಒಂದು ಕಪ್ ಕೊಡು.houdu, dayavittu ondu cup kodu.Yes, please give me one cup.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಖಂಡಿತ, ಈಗಲೇ ತರುತ್ತೇನೆ.khandita, eegale taruttene.Sure, I will bring it right now.
