ಎಡ್ಡೆ
edde
The Tulu word for "good" is ಎಡ್ಡೆ (edde).
The word is used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
While ಎಡ್ಡೆ is the standard term, you may also encounter chenna when expressing positivity or agreement in casual settings.
How do you pronounce it?
edde
Did you know?
- Some speakers may use ಎಡ್ಡೆ in a sarcastic sense, where a specific downward inflection completely reverses the meaning to 'bad'.
- While ಎಡ್ಡೆ means 'good', Tulu speakers frequently use it in the ritualistic context of 'Bhootaradhane' to describe the benevolent nature of a spirit.
- The alternative word chenna is a loanword from Kannada, reflecting the historical and linguistic overlap between the two languages in Karnataka.
Examples in context
- ಇಂದು ಎಡ್ಡೆ ದಿನ.indu edde dina.Today is a good day.
- ಅತೀ ಎಡ್ಡೆ ಅನುಭವ.ati edde anubhava.A very good experience.
- ಅತೀ ಎಡ್ಡೆ ಹಾಡು.ati edde haadu.A very good song.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a movie they just watched.
- ರಕ್ಷಿತ್ Rakshithಈ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಎಡ್ಡೆ ಇತ್ತ್ಂಡ್.ee cinema edde ittund.This movie was good.
- ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ Rashmikaಹೌದು, ಎಡ್ಡೆ ಕಥೆ ಇತ್ತ್ಂಡ್.haudu, edde kathe ittund.Yes, it was a good story.
- ರಕ್ಷಿತ್ Rakshithನಮಕ್ ಎಡ್ಡೆ ಸಮಯ ಇತ್ತ್ಂಡ್.namak edde samaya ittund.We had a good time.
- ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ Rashmikaರಕ್ಷಿತ್, ಅತೀ ಎಡ್ಡೆ ದಿನ.Rakshit, ati edde dina.Rakshit, it was a very good day.
