06-01-2007, 08:45 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-Bodhi+Jun 1 2007, 10:30 AM-->QUOTE(Bodhi @ Jun 1 2007, 10:30 AM)<!--QuoteEBegin-->What about tannI of Tamil? are they related or independent?
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It could have come from the word "thaneer" that means water. Like in any other language, water is called by different names. Thaneer is just one of them. I do not know the etymology of the word thaneer itself. Some words that are used:
1) <b>tanni </b>(brahmin and non-brahmin dialects). This is the most common word used these days.
2) Thaneer, Neer (usally found in the written-tamil as opposed to the colloquial tamil)
3) jalam (found only in the brahmin dialects, especially during ritualistic ceremonies)
Also the word "thootham" can be found in brahmin dialects. This word is particularly used with babies/toddlers.
Toddy, country made liquor, is also called tanni.
Other words are probably used in literature and such.
Added: The drink tea is called "tae<i>neer</i>"
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It could have come from the word "thaneer" that means water. Like in any other language, water is called by different names. Thaneer is just one of them. I do not know the etymology of the word thaneer itself. Some words that are used:
1) <b>tanni </b>(brahmin and non-brahmin dialects). This is the most common word used these days.
2) Thaneer, Neer (usally found in the written-tamil as opposed to the colloquial tamil)
3) jalam (found only in the brahmin dialects, especially during ritualistic ceremonies)
Also the word "thootham" can be found in brahmin dialects. This word is particularly used with babies/toddlers.
Toddy, country made liquor, is also called tanni.
Other words are probably used in literature and such.
Added: The drink tea is called "tae<i>neer</i>"