டி

Tamil

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʈi/

Letter

டி • (ṭi)

  1. the alphasyllabic combination of ட் () +‎ (i).

Etymology 2

Aphetic form of ஏடி (ēṭi) or அடி (aṭi).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɖi/

Interjection

டி • (ṭi) (Spoken Tamil, familiar, feminine)

  1. a term of address for a very close female companion or for someone of lower age or status. (less respectful in the latter case)
    அங்க போ டி!aṅka pō ṭi!Go there!
    Coordinate term: டா (ṭā)
Usage notes
  • Deeply offensive when used on strangers or elders.