ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಅಪ್ಪಿಕೋ
nannannu appiko
The English phrase 'hug me' is translated into Kannada as ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಅಪ್ಪಿಕೋ (nannannu appiko).
This phrase is used to request that someone wrap their arms around you as a gesture of affection or comfort.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nannannu (me) and appiko (hug/embrace).
Which one should you use?
In casual spoken Kannada, the final vowel of appiko is often shortened or clipped to ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಅಪ್ಪಿಕೊ.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address someone with respect or to increase the politeness of the request, change the verb to ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಅಪ್ಪಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.
How do you pronounce it?
nannannu appiko
Did you know?
- In Kannada, the root ಅಪ್ಪಿ (appi) used in 'hug' is also used to describe how climbing vines and plants cling to a support.
- Using the highly respectful form ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಅಪ್ಪಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ (nannannu appikolli) with a romantic partner can actually backfire. Because it is so formal, it may come across as strangely stiff, cold, or even sarcastic during an intimate moment.
- In many traditional settings, physical gestures like hugging are often bypassed entirely in favor of the namaskara gesture. This formal greeting serves as the primary way to show respect and connection without physical contact.
Examples in context
- ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಅಪ್ಪಿಕೋ.dayavittu nannannu appiko.Please hug me.
- ಬೇಗ ಬಂದು ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಅಪ್ಪಿಕೋ.bēga bandu nannannu appiko.Come quickly and hug me.
Example conversation
Soumya is feeling sad and asks Rahul for comfort.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaರಾಹುಲ್, ನನಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಬೇಸರವಾಗಿದೆ.Rahul, nanage tumba besaravagide.Rahul, I am feeling very sad.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಏನಾಯಿತು ಸೌಮ್ಯ? ಯಾಕೆ ಬೇಸರ?Enayitu Soumya? Yake besara?What happened Soumya? Why are you sad?
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaನನಗೆ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಸಮಾಧಾನ ಬೇಕು, ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಅಪ್ಪಿಕೋ.Nanage swalpa samadhana beku, nannannu appiko.I need some comfort, hug me.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಖಂಡಿತ, ನಾನು ಇಲ್ಲಿದ್ದೇನೆ.Khandita, nanu illiddene.Of course, I am here.
