നിങ്ങളുടെ
ningalute
The Malayalam word for 'your' is നിങ്ങളുടെ (ningalute).
നിങ്ങളുടെ is a determiner used to indicate that something belongs to you. It is used when addressing a single person politely or when addressing a group of people.
Meaning: belonging to you (singular, one owner) (det)
Which one should you use?
നിങ്ങളുടെ (ningalude) is the polite or plural form. In contrast, നിന്റെ (ninte) is the informal singular form used when speaking to close friends, children or individuals younger than you.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form നിങ്ങളുടെ (ningalude) functions as both the polite singular 'your' and the plural 'your' (belonging to many people).
How do you pronounce it?
ningalute
Did you know?
- In intimate family settings, using നിങ്ങളുടെ ('ningalude') instead of നിന്റെ ('ninte') can signal a sudden emotional distance or a formal reprimand.
- When addressing someone of high status or a teacher, speakers often bypass both 'your' forms and instead use the person's title or a kinship term to imply possession.
- In Malayalam, using the informal നിന്റെ (ninte) to address a stranger or a superior is often perceived as a direct insult rather than just a lack of politeness.
Examples in context
- നിങ്ങളുടെ ജോലി എപ്പോഴാണ് കഴിയുന്നത്?When will you finish your work?This sentence shows how to ask about the completion of the work using നിങ്ങളുടെ.Tatoeba #10658959 by signalzero, translation #680966 by Source_VOA
- എന്താണ് നിങ്ങളുടെ ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ട നാടന് ബിയര്?What's your favorite domestic beer?This sentence demonstrates how to ask about a favorite item using നിങ്ങളുടെ.Tatoeba #2279018 by dochash, translation #906744 by CK
- നിങ്ങളുടെ വേദനക്ക് എനിക്ക് എന്തെങ്ങിലും തരാന് കഴിയും.I can give you something for your pain.This sentence illustrates offering something for a person's pain using നിങ്ങളുടെ.Tatoeba #2300995 by dochash, translation #2300739 by CK
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Example conversation
Vishnu and Meera are meeting for the first time at a cafe.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuനിങ്ങളുടെ പേര് എന്താണ്?ningalude peru enthanu?What is your name?
- മീര Meeraഎന്റെ പേര് മീര എന്നാണ്.ente peru Meera ennanu.My name is Meera.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuമീര, നിങ്ങളുടെ ഫോൺ ഇവിടെയുണ്ട്.Meera, ningalude phone ivideyundu.Meera, your phone is here.
- മീര Meeraഅതെ, നന്ദി വിഷ്ണു.athe, nandi Vishnu.Yes, thank you Vishnu.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
