ಎಂಕ್ ಗೊತ್ತು
enk gottu
The English phrase "I know" is expressed in Tulu as ಎಂಕ್ ಗೊತ್ತು (enk gottu).
This phrase is used to assert that the speaker possesses an answer, a piece of information or an idea.
Meaning: assertion that speaker has answer or idea (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of enk, meaning "to me" and gottu, meaning "known" or "knowledge". Literally, it translates to "to me (is) known".
How do you pronounce it?
enk gottu
Did you know?
- While ಎಂಕ್ ಗೊತ್ತು asserts knowledge, Tulu has distinct ways to differentiate between 'knowing' a fact and 'knowing' a skill, often using different verbs entirely.
- Tulu speakers may use ಎಂಕ್ ಗೊತ್ತು to express that they are familiar with a specific scent or taste, treating sensory memory as a form of knowledge.
- Because Tulu is closely related to Kannada, a speaker of Kannada can often recognize ಗೊತ್ತು as meaning 'known', yet the two languages are not mutually intelligible for complex conversations.
Examples in context
- ಎಂಕ್ ಗೊತ್ತು.enk gottu.I know.
- ಅಡಗಾದ ವಿಷಯ ಎಂಕ್ ಗೊತ್ತು.adagada vishaya enk gottu.I know the hidden matter.
- ಅವನ ಹೆಸರು ಎಂಕ್ ಗೊತ್ತು.avana hesaru enk gottu.I know his name.
Example conversation
Sumita and Praveen are talking about a meeting location.
- ಸುಮಿತಾ Sumitaಪ್ರೀವೀಣ್, ಮೀಟಿಂಗ್ ಎತ್ತ ಇತ್ತ?Pravin, meeting etta itta?Pravin, where was the meeting?
- ಪ್ರವೀಣ್ Praveenಅದ ಎಂಕ್ ಗೊತ್ತು.Ada enk gottu.I know that.
- ಸುಮಿತಾ Sumitaಎಂಕ್ ಪನ್ಲೆ.Enk panle.Tell me.
- ಪ್ರವೀಣ್ Praveenಅದ ಹೋಟೆಲ್ಡ್ ಇತ್ತ.Ada hotel-d itta.It was at the hotel.
