நன்று
nandru
The phrase 'good job' in Tamil is translated as நன்று (nandru).
The term is used to praise for a good job or efforts.
Meaning: a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts (intj)
Which one should you use?
You can also use நன்றாக செய்துள்ளீர்கள் to specifically mean 'well done' or அருமை to express 'excellent' or 'great job'.
How do you pronounce it?
nandru
Did you know?
- The term அருமை can also describe a 'good job' in the sense of something being rare or precious, as its literal meaning relates to rarity.
- The root of நன்று is found in the word நன்றி, which means 'thanks' in Tamil. In a sense, expressing gratitude and acknowledging a job well done share the same linguistic soul.
- The word நன்று is an ancient root used in Sangam literature, which dates back over two thousand years. While it sounds formal today, it has been used to express approval for millennia.
Examples in context
- உங்கள் முயற்சி நன்று.ungal muyarchi nanru.Your effort is good.
Example conversation
Kavitha is praising Vijay for finishing a task.
- விஜய் Vijayநான் வேலையை முடித்துவிட்டேன்.Nān vēlaiyai mudithuvittēn.I have finished the work.
- கவிதா Kavithaமிக நன்று, விஜய்!Miga nandru, Vijay!Very good, Vijay!
- விஜய் Vijayநன்றி, கவிதா.Nandri, Kavitha.Thank you, Kavitha.
- கவிதா Kavithaஇப்போது ஓய்வெடு.Ippōdhu ōivedu.Now take some rest.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries நன்று, CC BY-SA 4.0.
