நன்பு

Tamil

Etymology

From நன் (naṉ) +‎ -பு (-pu). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /n̪ɐnbʊ/, [n̪ɐnbɯ]

Noun

நன்பு • (naṉpu)

  1. goodness, excellence
    Synonym: நன்மை (naṉmai)

Adverb

நன்பு • (naṉpu)

  1. well
    Synonym: செவ்வையாய் (cevvaiyāy)

References
  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “நன்பு”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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