Signification
Appreciating a job or thing
Contexte culturel
Complimenting food is almost mandatory when visiting someone's home. Saying 'Nannayittundu' is the minimum social requirement to show respect to the cook. While 'Nannayittundu' is standard, younger generations often mix it with English or use 'Adipoli' for higher intensity. In traditional arts like Kathakali or Mohiniyattam, a simple 'Nannayittundu' from a senior artist or critic is considered a great blessing. In business, giving positive feedback using this phrase helps build 'bandham' (relationship/rapport) before discussing improvements.
Add 'Ketto'
Add 'ketto' at the end ('Nannayittundu ketto') to make your compliment sound warmer and more like a native speaker.
Watch the Tone
A flat or falling tone can sound sarcastic. Keep your pitch slightly higher at the end to sound genuine.
Signification
Appreciating a job or thing
Add 'Ketto'
Add 'ketto' at the end ('Nannayittundu ketto') to make your compliment sound warmer and more like a native speaker.
Watch the Tone
A flat or falling tone can sound sarcastic. Keep your pitch slightly higher at the end to sound genuine.
Use with 'Kaanan'
If you are complimenting looks, say 'Kaanan nannayittundu' (Good to look at). It's more natural than just saying the object is good.
Teste-toi
Choose the best response to compliment a friend's new drawing.
നിന്റെ ചിത്രം ____.
'Nannayittundu' is the correct way to appreciate a piece of art.
Complete the sentence to say 'The food is very good'.
ഭക്ഷണം വളരെ ____.
'Valkare nannayittundu' means 'Very good'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You just finished watching a great movie with a friend.
You use this phrase to express that the movie was good.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ഈ ഡ്രസ്സ് എങ്ങനെയുണ്ട്? B: ____. നിനക്ക് നന്നായി ചേരുന്നുണ്ട്.
The second sentence says 'It suits you well', so the first part should be a compliment.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Nannayittundu'
Food
- • Curry
- • Biryani
- • Tea
Art
- • Painting
- • Dance
- • Song
Objects
- • Dress
- • Car
- • House
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesനിന്റെ ചിത്രം ____.
'Nannayittundu' is the correct way to appreciate a piece of art.
ഭക്ഷണം വളരെ ____.
'Valkare nannayittundu' means 'Very good'.
Situation: You just finished watching a great movie with a friend.
You use this phrase to express that the movie was good.
A: ഈ ഡ്രസ്സ് എങ്ങനെയുണ്ട്? B: ____. നിനക്ക് നന്നായി ചേരുന്നുണ്ട്.
The second sentence says 'It suits you well', so the first part should be a compliment.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot directly. Saying 'Nee nannayittundu' sounds like you are an object. Say 'Nee kaanan nannayittundu' (You look good) or 'Nee nannayi paadi' (You sang well).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your best friend.
'Nannayi' is an adverb (well). 'Nannayittundu' is a full sentence (It is well-done).
Use 'Nannayirunnu'.
Yes, just like 'That's just great' in English. The tone is key.
'Athu kollam' is slightly more casual. 'Nannayittundu' feels a bit more like a proper compliment.
Add 'Valare' at the beginning: 'Valare nannayittundu'.
No, it stays the same. 'Ee pookkal nannayittundu' (These flowers are good).
Yes, in informal letters, reviews, and social media comments.
'Nannayittilla' (It is not good).
Expressions liées
അത് കൊള്ളാം
similarThat's nice / That's fine.
വളരെ നല്ലത്
synonymVery good.
അടിപൊളി
specialized formAwesome / Fantastic.
സൂപ്പർ
similarSuper.
