ಕಟ್ಟುನಿ

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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *kaṭṭ- (to tie, bind). Cognate with Tamil கட்டு (kaṭṭu), Telugu కట్టు (kaṭṭu), Malayalam കെട്ടുക (keṭṭuka).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ಕಟ್ಟುನಿ (kaṭṭuni) (Malayalam spelling കട്ടുനി)

  1. to bind, tie, fasten, secure
  2. to build, construct
  3. to set, as jewels
  4. to amass, as wealth
  5. to deposit, as money
  6. to pay government dues

Derived terms

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