ನಾನು ನಿಮಗೆ ಕರೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ
naanu nimage kare maaduttene
In Kannada, "I will call you" is expressed as ನಾನು ನಿಮಗೆ ಕರೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ (naanu nimage kare maaduttene).
This phrase is used to state that you intend to contact someone by telephone at a future time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down literally as naanu (I), nimage (to you), kare (call) and maaduttene (do).
Which one should you use?
The default form ನಾನು ನಿಮಗೆ ಕರೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ uses the polite nimage (to you), while the informal version uses ninage (to you). In casual spoken contexts, the verb ending maaduttene is often shortened to maadutte.
How does it change in a sentence?
To shift from a polite to an informal tone, replace the polite pronoun nimage (to you) with the informal ninage (to you). In casual speech, the verb ending maaduttene is frequently shortened to maadutte.
How do you pronounce it?
naanu nimage kare maaduttene
Did you know?
- In a cultural context, saying naanu nimage kare maaduttene is often used as a polite social filler to end a conversation, even if the speaker does not actually intend to call.
- The word kare is a homonym in Kannada, as it can also refer to the act of milking an animal.
- In fast-paced urban conversations, speakers often omit the pronoun naanu ('I') entirely, as the verb ending maaduttene already indicates who is speaking.
Examples in context
- ಕೆಲಸ ಮುಗಿದ ಮೇಲೆ ನಾನು ನಿಮಗೆ ಕರೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ.kelasa mugida mēle nānu nimage kare māḍuttēne.I will call you after work is finished.
- ನಾಳೆ ನಾನು ನಿಮಗೆ ಕರೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ.nāḷe nānu nimage kare māḍuttēne.I will call you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Two friends are ending a brief meeting in a hurry.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಈಗ ನನಗೆ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಸಮಯವಿಲ್ಲ, ನಾನು ನಿಮಗೆ ಕರೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ.īga nanage svalpa samayavilla, nānu nimage kare māḍuttēne.I don't have much time now, I will call you.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಸರಿ, ನಾನು ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.sari, nānu nirīkṣisuttēne.Okay, I will be waiting.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಖಂಡಿತ, ಸಂಜೆಯ ವೇಳೆಗೆ ಕರೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ.khaṇḍita, sañjeya vēḷege kare māḍuttēne.Definitely, I will call by evening.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಸರಿ ಸೌಮ್ಯ, ಹೋಗಿ ಬನ್ನಿ.sari Saumya, hōgi banni.Okay Soumya, goodbye.
