அன்புள்ள
anpulla
The English word "dear" can be translated into Tamil as அன்புள்ள (anpulla).
அன்புள்ள is used as a formal salutation, such as "Dear [Name]", in letters or emails. It functions as an adjective meaning loved or lovable.
Meaning: loved, lovable (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word அன்புள்ள is a combination of anbu (love) and the suffix -ulla (possessing/having), literally meaning "possessing love".
Which one should you use?
While அன்புள்ள is used as a formal salutation (Dear…), the word அன்பான is used to describe a person's character as being loving or affectionate.
How do you pronounce it?
anpulla
Did you know?
- In spoken Tamil, people often express that someone is 'dear' by calling them கண்ணே (kaṇṇē), which literally translates to 'my eye'.
- To say 'my dear' in a warm and natural spoken way, Tamil speakers often use என் செல்லம், which describes the person as something 'precious' or a 'pet'.
- Tamil speakers frequently substitute literal terms for 'dear' with kinship terms like 'brother' or 'sister' to show closeness and affection.
Examples in context
- அன்புள்ள தம்பிக்கு ஒரு கடிதம்.anbuḷḷa þambikku oru kaṭitham.A letter to my dear younger brother.
- அன்புள்ள நண்பனுக்கு நன்றி.anbuḷḷa naṇpaṉukku naṉṟi.Thanks to my dear friend.
- அன்புள்ள மகளே, நீ நலமாக இருக்கிறாயா?anbuḷḷa makaḷē, nī nalamāka irukkiṟāyā?Dear daughter, are you doing well?
Example conversation
Santhosh is writing a letter to Anita.
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshஅன்புள்ள அனிதாவுக்கு இந்தக் கடிதம்.Anbulla Anithāvukku intha kaditham.This letter is for dear Anita.
- அனிதா Anitaஎனக்குக் கடிதம் எழுதுகிறீர்களா?Enakkuk kaditham ezhuthugireergala?Are you writing a letter to me?
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshஆம், நீ எனக்கு அன்புள்ள தோழி.Aam, nee enakku anbulla thozhi.Yes, you are a dear friend to me.
- அனிதா Anitaமிக்க நன்றி, சந்தோஷ்.Mikka nandri, Santhosh.Thank you very much, Santhosh.
