இனி

Tamil

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnɪ/, [ɪni]

Etymology 1

Probably derived from Proto-Dravidian *i-. Cognate with Malayalam ഇനി (ini). Compare இன்று (iṉṟu).

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Adverb

இனி • (iṉi)

  1. now
    Synonym: இப்பொழுது (ippoḻutu)
  2. hereafter, henceforth
    Synonym: இனிமேல் (iṉimēl)
  3. (of places and locations) from here onwards
    Synonym: இனிமேல் (iṉimēl)

Etymology 2

Derived from Proto-Dravidian *in-.

Verb

இனி • (iṉi)

  1. to be sweet
    Synonym: தித்தி (titti)
  2. to be pleasant, pleasing, agreeable
Conjugation
Derived terms

References

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