Tamil

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Malayalam ഇനി (ini).

Adverb

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இனி (iṉi)

  1. now
  2. today
  3. hereafter, henceforth
  4. (of places and locations) from here onwards

Etymology 2

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Derived from Proto-Dravidian *in-.

Verb

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இனி (iṉi)

  1. to be sweet
  2. to be pleasant, pleasing, agreeable
Conjugation
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Derived terms
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References

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  • 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