நன்று
nandru
The Tamil word for nice is நன்று (nandru).
நன்று is used to express that something is attractive or friendly.
Meaning: attractive, friendly (adj)
Which one should you use?
While நன்று can mean nice or good, it often functions in formal contexts as a complete sentence meaning 'It is good' or 'That is fine' rather than acting as a simple descriptive adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
nandru
Did you know?
- The word நன்று shares a deep linguistic root with the Tamil word for 'thanks', which is நன்றி (naṉṟi).
- In Tamil culture, the concept of 'goodness' expressed by நன்று is often tied to 'Aram', a complex ethical code of righteousness and virtue similar to the concept of Dharma.
- If you want to say something is 'very nice' in a modern, colloquial way, you would likely use the English loanword 'super' or 'nice' adapted into Tamil syntax rather than the formal நன்று.
Examples in context
- அழகான கண்கள்Beautiful eyes
Example conversation
Anita and Arun are looking at a new painting.
- அருண் Arunஇந்த ஓவியம் நன்று என்று நினைக்கிறாயா?Indha oviyam nandru endru ninaikkiraya?Do you think this painting is nice?
- அனிதா Anitaஆம், இது மிகவும் நன்று.Aam, idhu migavum nandru.Yes, it is very nice.
- அருண் Arunநிறங்கள் நன்றாக இருக்கின்றன.Nirangal nandraga irukkindrana.The colors look good.
- அனிதா Anitaநிச்சயமாக, அருண்.Nichayamaga, Arun.Definitely, Arun.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries நன்று, CC BY-SA 4.0.
