What does "Chennagiddini" mean?
If someone asks you "Hegiddira?" (How are you?), the perfect local response is "Chennagiddini".
Meaning
- Chennagi = Well / good
- -iddini = I am (suffix for oneself)
Literal Translation: "Well I am." Real Meaning: "I am doing well / I am fine."
Pronunciation
Pronounce it as Chen-naag-id-dini.
The Conversation
- Them: Namaskara! Hegiddira? (Hello! How are you?)
- You: Chennagiddini! Neevu hegiddira? (I am fine! How are you?)
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