ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ
nillisi
To say stop in Kannada, use ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ (nillisi).
The form ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ is a causative verb, meaning it is used when you want someone to stop an action or an object (e.g., 'stop the car' or 'stop the noise').
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
Which one should you use?
To express the negative command 'don't stop', you can use the polite form ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಬೇಡಿ or the informal form ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಬೇಡ.
How does it change in a sentence?
ನಿಲ್ಲು is the imperative form used for an informal command. ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ is the polite or formal command. For negative imperatives, use ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಬೇಡಿ for a polite way to tell someone not to stop and ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಬೇಡ for an informal way.
How do you pronounce it?
nillisi
Did you know?
- While ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ means 'stop', the root word ನಿಲ್ಲು also means 'to stand'. In Kannada, the act of stopping is conceptually linked to the act of standing still.
- The phonetic structure of ನಿಲ್ಲು (nillu) relies on the retroflex 'l' sound. If you use a standard dental 'l' instead of curling your tongue back to touch the roof of your mouth, you might be misunderstood.
- If you are driving in a Karnataka city and want a bus to stop, simply shouting ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ (nillisi) is the standard way to signal the driver. It is a functional part of the daily commute.
Examples in context
- ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ಬಿಡು.Stop it.This sentence is useful for practicing the command ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.Tatoeba #13247261 by Lumi, translation #2111499 by CK
- ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿPlease stop.
- ಕಾರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.kāryavannu illi nillisi.Stop the work here.
- ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ವಾಹನವನ್ನು ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.dayaviṭṭu vāhanavannu nillisi.Please stop the vehicle.
Example conversation
Pranav is driving and Kavya asks him to stop near a shop.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಪ್ರಣವ್, ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.Praṇav, dayaviṭṭu illi nillisi.Pranav, please stop here.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavಸರಿ, ನಾನು ವಾಹನ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.Sari, nānu vāhana nillisuttēne.Okay, I will stop the vehicle.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.Dhanyavādagaḷu.Thank you.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavಪರವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ, ಕಾವ್ಯ.Paravāgilla, Kāvya.No problem, Kavya.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
