ಎಡ್ಡೆ
eḍḍe
The Tulu word for "nice" is ಎಡ್ಡೆ (eḍḍe).
The word is an adjective used to describe something or someone as attractive or friendly.
Meaning: attractive, friendly (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Mangalore region, the word Chenna is used to convey the meaning of nice or good.
How do you pronounce it?
eḍḍe
Did you know?
- In Tulu Nadu, if you call a person ಎಡ್ಡೆ (eḍḍe) to their face in a formal setting, it might be perceived as being overly casual or lacking respect.
- The word ಎಡ್ಡೆ is part of a language family that has preserved many ancient Dravidian features that have disappeared from more widely spoken languages like Tamil.
- In Tulu, the word ಎಡ್ಡೆ can be used sarcastically to mean 'great' or 'wonderful' when something has actually gone wrong.
Examples in context
- ಅವನು ಎಡ್ಡೆ ಮನುಷ್ಯ.avanu edde manushya.He is a nice man.
- ಅವಳು ಎಡ್ಡೆ ಹುಡುಗಿ.avalu edde hudugi.She is a nice girl.
Example conversation
Rashmika introduces her friend to Rakshith.
- ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ Rashmikaರಕ್ಷಿತ್, ಈರೆನ ಗೆಳೆಯನ್ ಪರಿಚಯ ಮಲ್ಪುವೆ.Rakṣit, īrena geḷeyan paricaya malpuve.Rakshith, let me introduce you to my friend.
- ರಕ್ಷಿತ್ Rakshithನಮಸ್ಕಾರ, ಈರ್ ಎಡ್ಡೆ ಮನುಷ್ಯರೆ ಪಂದ್ ಕೇಳೆ.Namaskāra, īr edde manuṣyare pand kēḷe.Hello, I heard that you are a nice person.
- ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ Rashmikaಅವರ್ ನಿಜದಕ್ಕ ಎಡ್ಡೆ.Avar nijadakka edde.He is truly nice.
- ರಕ್ಷಿತ್ Rakshithನಿಮಕ್ ಪರಿಚಯ ಮಲ್ತಿನೆಗ್ ದನ್ಯವಾದ.Nimak paricaya malthineg dhanyavāda.Thank you for introducing me.
