-ನಿ

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

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Suffix

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-ನಿ (-ni)

  1. shows the infinitive mood
    ಪೋ (, go!) + ‎-ನಿ (-ni) → ‎ಪೋಪಿನಿ (pōpini, to go/going)
  2. accusative case marker
    ನಾಯಿ (nāyi, dog) + ‎-ನಿ (-ni) → ‎ನಾಯಿನಿ (nāyini, to the dog)