ಎನ್ನ
The English phrase "my" is translated into Tulu as ಎನ್ನ.
Meaning: belonging to me (det)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Udupi region, people often use ಎನ್ನ and en interchangeably in informal contexts.
Did you know?
- In many Tulu-speaking households, using ಎನ್ನ to refer to one's own physical pain might be seen as unnecessarily formal or even distancing. Instead, speakers often use a verb form that implies the body part is experiencing the sensation, bypassing the need for 'my' entirely.
- Tulu speakers may omit ಎನ್ನ entirely when referring to their own body parts or close family, as the verb ending already indicates the possessor.
- Tulu belongs to the South Dravidian language family, meaning ಎನ್ನ shares ancient linguistic roots with words for 'my' in Tamil and Kannada.
Examples in context
- ಎನ್ನ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ.enna pustaka illide.My book is here.
- ಎನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು ಮನೀಶ್.enna hesaru maneesh.My name is Manish.
- ಎನ್ನ ಮನೆ ಬಹಳ ದೂರ.enna mane bahala doora.My house is very far.
Example conversation
Manish and Kavya are talking about a bag.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಇಕು ಪಿದ್ಎನ್ನ ಬ್ಯಾಗ್ ಆ?Iku pidenna bag aa?Is this your bag?
- ಮನೀಶ್ Manishಅತ್ತಿ, ಇಕು ಎನ್ನ ಬ್ಯಾಗ್.Atti, iku enna bag.No, this is my bag.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಸರಿ, ಸೋರಿ ಮನೀಶ್.Sari, sorry Manish.Okay, sorry Manish.
- ಮನೀಶ್ Manishದಿನೇ ಮಸ್ತ್ ಪಯ್ಯಾಬರ್.Dine mast payyabar.It's quite alright.
