ನಾನೂ ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ
Naanoo ninnannu preethisutthene
The English phrase "I love you too" is expressed in Kannada as ನಾನೂ ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ (Naanoo ninnannu preethisutthene).
This phrase is used as a romantic response to tell someone that you feel the same love for them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down as follows: Naanoo is a combination of Naanu (I) and the suffix -oo (also/too), expressing the "too" in the English sentence. ninnannu means "you".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ninnannu is the accusative form of neenu (you), used here because "you" is the direct object of the verb. The verb preethisutthene is in the first-person singular present tense, which matches the subject Naanoo (I too).
How do you pronounce it?
Naanoo ninnannu preethisutthene
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'love' is a single verb, Kannada verbs often change significantly based on the level of respect or seniority of the person you are speaking to. Using this specific form implies a certain level of intimacy and equality between the lovers.
- In many Indian languages, including Kannada, expressing love through actions or specific cultural metaphors is often considered more traditional than direct verbal declarations. While preethisutthene is used in modern films, classical traditions might rely more on subtle gestures.
- The root word for love, ಪ್ರೀತಿ (preethi), is derived from the Sanskrit word 'prīti', which specifically denotes a sense of joy and pleasure rather than just affection.
Examples in context
- ನಾನೂ ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.nānū ninnannu prītisuttēne.I love you too.
- ನಾನೂ ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ, ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯೇ.nānū ninnannu prītisuttēne, nanna prītiyē.I love you too, my love.
Example conversation
A couple is sharing a romantic moment at home.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಅನ್ವಿತಾ, ನಾನು ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ತುಂಬಾ ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.Anvitā, nānu ninnannu tumbā prītisuttēne.Anvita, I love you very much.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaನಾನೂ ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ, ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್.Nānū ninnannu prītisuttēne, Abhiṣēk.I love you too, Abhishek.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekನೀನು ನನ್ನ ಜೀವನದ ಪ್ರೀತಿ.Nīnu nanna jīvanada prīti.You are the love of my life.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaನೀನು ಕೂಡ ನನ್ನ ಜೀವನದ ಎಲ್ಲವೂ.Nīnu kūḍa nanna jīvanada ellavū.You are also my everything.
