ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ
jagrathe
The English phrase "take care" is translated into Tulu as ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ (jagrathe).
In Tulu, ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ is used as an interjection to mean "good-bye".
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ literally translates to "caution" or "carefulness".
How do you pronounce it?
jagrathe
Did you know?
- While ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ means 'take care' in Tulu, it is a loanword from Sanskrit jāgratī, which originally referred to the state of being awake or vigilant.
- While English speakers use 'take care' to express affection, saying ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ in Tulu can sometimes sound like a stern warning to be cautious or avoid danger.
- Although Tulu is a Dravidian language, the word ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ is a loanword from the Indo-Aryan language Sanskrit.
Examples in context
- ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ, ನಾಳೆ ಸಿಗ್ಲೆ.jagrate, naale sigle.Take care, see you tomorrow.
- ಮನೆಗ್ ಪೋಯೆರೆ ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ.maneg poyere jagrate.Take care while going home.
- ಅಮ್ಮ ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ.amma jagrate.Take care, mother.
Example conversation
Rashmika and Manish are saying goodbye after a meeting.
- ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ Rashmikaಮನೀಶ್, ಎಂಕ್ ಎಕ್ಕಿನ ಸಮಯ ಆಂಡ್.Manish, enk ekkina samaya aand.Manish, it is time for me to go.
- ಮನೀಶ್ Manishಸರಿಯ್ ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ, ಬೋಲೆ ಪೋಲೆ.Sari Rashmika, bole pole.Alright Rashmika, you may go.
- ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ Rashmikaಜಾಗ್ರತೆ!Jagrate!Take care!
- ಮನೀಶ್ Manishಈರ್ಲಾ ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ ಉಪ್ಪಲೆ.Eerla jagrate uppale.You also take care.
