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'नल्ला' (Nalla)

நல்லா
NAL-la

'नल्ला' (Nalla) (நல்லா) is a Tamil-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a Tamil word meaning 'good' or 'well'. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer 'नल्ला' (NALLA) (3,5).

Appears as an answer in MG Mini #1105.

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Meaning & usage

In Tamil, 'நல்லா' (Nalla) is an adjective meaning 'good' or 'well'. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe something positive or to inquire about someone's well-being. The word is derived from the Tamil language, which is one of the oldest Dravidian languages spoken predominantly in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in Sri Lanka.

In a sentence

He did a nalla job on the project, impressing everyone with his skills.

'नल्ला' (Nalla) as a crossword answer

'नल्ला' (Nalla) is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A Tamil word meaning 'good' or 'well'” (3,5)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #1105

Category: General Origin: Tamil Script: Tamil

Related words

  • Good name — A name that is considered auspicious or favorable.
  • Maal — Goods or merchandise, often used in trade.
  • Lai bhaari — A colloquial expression meaning 'very good' or 'excellent'.
  • Chumma — An informal Tamil word meaning 'just like that' or 'for no reason'.
  • Wallah — Suffix or noun meaning "the one who does X" — the chai-wallah, rickshaw-wallah, etc.
  • Nashta — A light breakfast or snack in Indian cuisine.

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