ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯೇ
nanna preethiye
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Kannada as ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯೇ (nanna preethiye).
This phrase is a term of endearment used to address someone whom the speaker loves.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nanna, meaning "my" and preethiye, meaning "my love" or "dear".
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix -e at the end of preethiye is a vocative marker. This suffix is used specifically when you are calling out to or addressing the person you love directly.
How do you pronounce it?
nanna preethiye
Did you know?
- While ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯೇ is a direct translation, many Kannada speakers use ಚಿನ್ನ meaning 'gold' as a term of endearment to address a loved one.
- In traditional Kannada literature and poetry, the word ಪ್ರೀತಿ often describes a spiritual or divine longing rather than just romantic attraction.
- Using nanna preethiye in a public setting might be seen as quite dramatic or 'filmi', as it sounds like a line taken directly from a high-stakes romantic movie.
Examples in context
- ನಿನಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಆದರ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಇರಲಿ.May you have my respect and love.
- ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯೇ, ನೀನು ಎಲ್ಲಿದ್ದೀಯಾ?nanna prītiyē, nīnu elliddīyā?My love, where are you?
- ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯೇ, ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ತುಂಬಾ ನೆನಪಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.nanna prītiyē, ninnannu tumbā nenapisikoḷḷuttiddēne.My love, I miss you a lot.
- ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯೇ, ನಿನಗಾಗಿ ಕಾಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.nanna prītiyē, ninagāgi kāyuttiddēne.My love, I am waiting for you.
Example conversation
A couple talking on the phone in the evening.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯೇ, ಕೆಲಸ ಮುಗಿಯಿತಾ?nanna prītiyē, kelasa mugiyitā?My love, is your work finished?
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಹೌದು ಸೌಮ್ಯ, ಈಗ ಹೊರಟಿದ್ದೇನೆ.haudu saumya, īga horaṭṭiddēne.Yes Saumya, I am leaving now.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಸರಿ, ಬೇಗ ಮನೆಗೆ ಬಾ.sari, bēga manege bā.Okay, come home soon.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಖಂಡಿತವಾಗಿಯೂ, ನಾನು ಬರುತ್ತೇನೆ.khaṇḍitavāgiyū, nānu baruttēne.Definitely, I will come.
