ನಿಮ್ಮದು
nimmadu
The English word 'yours' can be translated into Kannada as ನಿಮ್ಮದು (nimmadu).
It can also function as a way to express 'sincerely' in the context of a closing or a pronoun.
Meaning: sincerely (pron)
How do you pronounce it?
nimmadu
Did you know?
- In Kannada, the word ನಿಮ್ಮದು represents the highest level of formality and respect. Using this form for someone of lower social status or a younger person can sometimes be perceived as sarcasm or extreme distance.
- Kannada uses different pronouns for 'yours' based on the number of people being addressed. There is one specific form for a single person and another for a group, even when both are being treated with formal respect.
- In Kannada, choosing between the formal ನಿಮ್ಮದು and the informal ನಿನಗದ್ದು is not just about politeness, but about accurately defining the social hierarchy between the speaker and the listener.
Examples in context
- ಇದು ನಿಮ್ಮದು.idu nimmadu.This is yours.
- ಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ನಿಮ್ಮದು ಎಂದು ನನಗೆ ಗೊತ್ತು.ī pustaka nimmadu endu nanage gottu.I know this book is yours.
Example conversation
Kavya is finishing a formal letter to Kiran.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಕಿರಣ್, ನಾನು ಪತ್ರವನ್ನು ಮುಗಿಸಿದೆ.kiraṇ, nānu patravannu mugiside.Kiran, I have finished the letter.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಅದರ ಕೊನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಏನು ಬರೆದಿದ್ದೀಯಾ?adara koneyalli ēnu barediddiyā?What did you write at the end of it?
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaನಾನು 'ನಿಮ್ಮದು' ಎಂದು ಬರೆದಿದ್ದೇನೆ.nānu 'nimmadu' endu barediddēne.I wrote 'yours'.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಅದು ಸರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ, ಕಾವ್ಯ.adu sariyāgide, kāvya.That is correct, Kavya.
