ಪ್ರಿಯ
priya
The English word "dear" can be translated into Kannada as ಪ್ರಿಯ (priya).
ಪ್ರಿಯ is used to describe someone or something that is loved or lovable.
Meaning: loved, lovable (adj)
Which one should you use?
While ಪ್ರಿಯ is the base form, you may encounter other variations. Use ಪ್ರಿಯತಮ to mean "dearest" or "most beloved," which serves as the superlative form. To use the word specifically as an adjective to modify a noun, such as "dear friend," the form ಪ್ರಿಯವಾದ is used.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ಪ್ರಿಯ can be used generally, but it often carries a slightly more formal or literary tone than the colloquial terms of endearment typically used in daily spoken conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The superlative form of ಪ್ರಿಯ is ಪ್ರಿಯತಮ, meaning "dearest." To create an adjectival form used to describe a noun, you can add the suffix -vada to create ಪ್ರಿಯವಾದ.
How do you pronounce it?
priya
Did you know?
- While ಪ್ರಿಯ means 'dear', Kannada speakers often use kinship terms like 'brother' or 'sister' as terms of endearment even for strangers, rather than using adjectives.
- The word ಪ್ರಿಯ is often used in the names of people and places across India, signifying a 'beloved' person or land.
- While ಪ್ರಿಯ means 'dear', adding certain suffixes can shift the meaning toward 'preference' or 'favorite', such as in the word for 'favorite food'.
Examples in context
- ಅವನು ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರಿಯ ಗೆಳೆಯ.avanu nanna priya geleya.He is my dear friend.
Example conversation
Pranav gives a thoughtful gift to Anvitha.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavನನ್ನ ಪ್ರಿಯ ಅನ್ವಿತಾ, ಈ ಉಡುಗೊರೆ ನಿನಗಾಗಿ.Nanna priya Anvitā, ī uḍugore ninagāgi.My dear Anvitha, this gift is for you.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಅಯ್ಯೋ, ಇದು ತುಂಬಾ ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿದೆ!Ayyō, idu tumbā sundaravāgide!Oh, this is so beautiful!
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavನಿನಗೆ ಇದು ಇಷ್ಟವಾಯಿತು ಎಂದು ಭಾವಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.Ninage idu iṣṭavāyitu endu bhāvisuttēne.I hope you liked it.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಪ್ರಣವ್, ನನಗೆ ಇದು ತುಂಬಾ ಇಷ್ಟವಾಯಿತು.Dhanyavādagaḷu Praṇav, nanage idu tumbā iṣṭavāyitu.Thank you Pranav, I liked it very much.
