-ട്ടാ

Malayalam Alternative forms ml -ട്ടോ Etymology From ml കേട്ടാ, the dialectal/informal version of ml കേട്ടോ (the past interrogative of ml കേൾക്കുക to hear/listen). Pronunciation Suffix ml suffix A regional suffix (primarily Central Kerala) used for seeking confirmation, agreement, or ensuring the listener has understood; equivalent to "okay?", "understad?" or "will you?". ml ഞാൻ വരാട്ടാ (വരാം കേട്ടോ) I will come, okay? ml അത് മറക്കല്ലേട്ടാ (മറക്കല്ലേ കേട്ടോ) Don't forget that, okay? Usage notes This is the clipped form of dialectal ml കേട്ടാ, mirroring how the ml -ട്ടോ is clipped from standard term ml കേട്ടോ. It is highly characteristic of the dialects in and around Thrissur and Ernakulam (Kochi). Related terms ml -ട്ടോ — informal suffix. ml കേട്ടോ — standard polite/interrogative form. ml കേട്ടാ — dialectal/informal interrogative form.