மிகவும் நல்லது
mikavum nallatu/mɪɡɐʋʊm nɐllɐd̪ɯ/word by word
The English phrase 'very good' is translated into Tamil as மிகவும் நல்லது (mikavum nallatu).
மிகவும் நல்லது is a neutral and grammatically complete expression used to describe something of high quality or a positive situation. It is suitable for both written text and formal spoken contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
மிகவும் (mikavum) means 'very' and நல்லது (nallatu) means 'good'.
How do you pronounce it?
mikavum nallatu
Did you know?
- In Tamil culture, if someone says நல்லது (nallatu) with a specific falling intonation, it can actually mean 'alright, fine' or 'as you wish', acting more as a way to end a discussion than a compliment.
- While மிகவும் நல்லது is grammatically perfect, in casual conversation, a Tamil speaker is much more likely to simply say ரொம்ப நல்லது (romba nallatu). The word ரொம்ப (romba) is the go-to word for 'very' in daily life.
- In many South Indian linguistic traditions, the root நல்ல (nalla) is considered a 'pure' Dravidian word, standing in sharp contrast to many Sanskrit-derived words found in other Indian languages.
Examples in context
- இது மிகவும் நல்லது.Ithu migavum nallathu.This is very good.
- உன்னுடைய முடிவு மிகவும் நல்லது.Unnudaiya mudivu migavum nallathu.Your decision is very good.
- இந்தச் செய்தி மிகவும் நல்லது.Indha seidhi migavum nallathu.This news is very good.
Example conversation
Divya and Karthik are discussing a new business idea.
- திவ்யா Divyaகார்த்திக், உன்னுடைய புதிய திட்டம் மிகவும் நல்லது.Karthik, unnudaiya pudhiya thittam migavum nallathu.Karthik, your new plan is very good.
- கார்த்திக் Karthikநன்றி திவ்யா, எனக்குப் பிடித்திருக்கிறது.Nandri Divya, enakku pidithirukkiradhu.Thanks Divya, I like it.
- திவ்யா Divyaநிச்சயமாக இது வெற்றி பெறும்.Nichayamaga idhu vetri perum.It will definitely succeed.
- கார்த்திக் Karthikஉன்னுடைய ஆதரவுக்கு மிக்க நன்றி.Unnudaiya aadharavukku mikka nandri.Thank you very much for your support.
