ಅಂದ್
and
In Tulu, ಅಂದ್ (and) is the word for yes.
The particle ಅಂದ್ is used to confirm a statement or to express agreement in response to a question.
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
How do you pronounce it?
and
Did you know?
- In Tulu, 'yes' can be expressed by 'is it so?' or 'it is so' rather than a standalone particle. This is because the word ಅಂದ್ is actually a shortened form of a verb meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'.
- Because Tulu is heavily influenced by Kannada, an English speaker might find that the word ಅಂದ್ sounds almost identical to the Kannada word for 'that', leading to potential confusion in a multilingual setting.
- In some Tulu-speaking communities, the way you pronounce ಅಂದ್ can change based on the social hierarchy of the person you are speaking to, with a softer delivery used to show deference.
Examples in context
- ಅಂದ್, ನಾನ್ ಬರ್ತೀನಿ.and, naan bartini.Yes, I will come.
- ಅಂದ್, ಇದು ನನಗೂ ಇಷ್ಟ.and, idu nanagū ishta.Yes, I like this too.
Example conversation
Praveen asks Sumita if she has finished her work.
- ಸುಮಿತಾ Sumitaಪ್ರವೀಣ್, ಕೆಲಸ ಮುಗಿತಾ?Praveen, kelasa mugita?Praveen, is the work finished?
- ಪ್ರವೀಣ್ Praveenಅಂದ್, ಮುಗಿತ್.and, mugit.Yes, it is finished.
- ಸುಮಿತಾ Sumitaಈರ್ ಇತ್ತೆ ಪೋಯಿಜೆರಾ?eer itte poyijera?Should you go now?
- ಪ್ರವೀಣ್ Praveenಅಂದ್, ಯಾನ್ ಪೋಪೆ.and, yan pope.Yes, I will go.
