നേർ

Malayalam

Alternative forms

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Tamil நேர் (nēr).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /n̪eːr/

Noun

നേർ • (nēṟ)

  1. truth
  2. justice
  3. thin, delicate

Adjective

നേർ • (nēṟ)

  1. truthful
  2. straight
  3. direct
  4. exact

References
  • Gundert, Hermann (1872), “നേർ”, in A Malayalam and English dictionary, Mangalore, London: C. Stolz; Trübner & Co.
  • Warrier, M. I. (2008), “നേർ”, in Malayalam-English Dictionary (in Malayalam), 22nd edition, Kottayam: DC Books
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