ಕಾಂಡೆದ ಎಡ್ಡೆಪ್ಪುಲು
kaandeda eddeppulu
The Tulu phrase for "good morning" is ಕಾಂಡೆದ ಎಡ್ಡೆಪ್ಪುಲು (kaandeda eddeppulu).
This phrase is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
ಕಾಂಡೆದ ಎಡ್ಡೆಪ್ಪುಲು is composed of kaandeda, meaning "of the morning" and eddeppulu, meaning "good things/wishes".
How do you pronounce it?
kaandeda eddeppulu
Did you know?
- In Tulu culture, greetings are often accompanied by a slight bowing or a touch of the feet of elders, making the verbal 'good morning' part of a larger physical ritual of respect.
- The plural form in eddeppulu suggests that you are not just wishing someone one 'good thing', but a multitude of good wishes.
- While Tulu is closely related to Kannada, the two languages are not mutually intelligible, meaning a Kannada speaker might not understand ಕಾಂಡೆದ ಎಡ್ಡೆಪ್ಪುಲು without study.
Examples in context
- ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಕಾಂಡೆದ ಎಡ್ಡೆಪ್ಪುಲು.Ellarigū kāndeda eḍḍeppulu.Good morning to everyone.
Example conversation
Rashmika and Sunil meet at the office entrance in the morning.
- ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ Rashmikaಕಾಂಡೆದ ಎಡ್ಡೆಪ್ಪುಲು, ಸುನಿಲ್!Kāṇḍeda eḍḍeppulu, Sunil!Good morning, Sunil!
- ಸುನಿಲ್ Sunilಕಾಂಡೆದ ಎಡ್ಡೆಪ್ಪುಲು, ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ. ಎಂಚ ಉಲ್ಲರ್?Kāṇḍeda eḍḍeppulu, Rashmikā. Encha ullar?Good morning, Rashmika. How are you?
- ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ Rashmikaಯಾನ್ ಎಡ್ಡೆ ಉಲ್ಲೆ, ದನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.Yān eḍḍe ulle, dhanyavādagaḷu.I am doing well, thank you.
- ಸುನಿಲ್ Sunilಬನ್ನಿ, ಒಟ್ಟು ಪೋಣ.Banni, oṭṭu pōṇa.Come, let's go together.
