ನಿಮಗೆ ಅರ್ಥವಾಯಿತಾ?
nimage arthavāyitā?
In Kannada, "do you understand?" is said as ನಿಮಗೆ ಅರ್ಥವಾಯಿತಾ? (nimage arthavāyitā?)
This phrase is a question used to ask if someone has comprehended the information just given.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ನಿಮಗೆ ಅರ್ಥವಾಯಿತಾ? literally translates to "To you, did understanding happen?"
Which one should you use?
While ನಿಮಗೆ ಅರ್ಥವಾಯಿತಾ? is the standard form, you can use ನಿನಗೆ ಅರ್ಥವಾಯಿತಾ? when speaking to someone younger or a close friend. For very relaxed or casual situations, you might hear the shorter versions Artha aayta? or the variation Artha aitha?
How do you pronounce it?
nimage arthavāyitā?
When do people say it?
If someone asks you this question and you wish to respond affirmatively, a common way to say "Yes, I understood" is ಹೌದು, ಅರ್ಥವಾಯಿತು (haudu, arthavāyitu).
Did you know?
- The word ಅರ್ಥ (artha) in this phrase shares a root with the Sanskrit word for 'wealth' or 'purpose', linking the concept of understanding something to finding its value.
- While ನಿಮಗೆ (nimage) is the formal 'to you', using it with a close friend can be interpreted as sarcasm or a sign that the speaker is suddenly angry.
- In extremely casual speech, the phrase is often shortened to just ಆಯ್ತಾ? (āytā?), which literally means 'did it happen?' but is used to confirm agreement or understanding.
Example conversation
Soumya is explaining a task to Kiran.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಕಿರಣ್, ನೀವು ಇದನ್ನು ನಾಳೆ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು, ನಿಮಗೆ ಅರ್ಥವಾಯಿತಾ?Kiran, nīvu idannu nāḷe māḍabēku, nimage arthavāyitā?Kiran, you must do this tomorrow, do you understand?
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಹೌದು ಸೌಮ್ಯ, ನನಗೆ ಅರ್ಥವಾಯಿತು.haudu Soumya, nanage arthavāyitu.Yes Soumya, I understood.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಸರಿ, ಹಾಗಾದರೆ ಕೆಲಸ ಶುರು ಮಾಡಿ.sari, hāgādare kelasa shuru māḍi.Okay, then start the work.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಖಂಡಿತ, ನಾನು ಈಗಲೇ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ.khaṇḍita, nānu īgalē māḍuttēne.Sure, I will do it right now.
