Oppa, Oppā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Oppa means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryOppa (ओप्प) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Arpa.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusOppa (ಒಪ್ಪ):—
1) [noun] compliance in or approval of what is done or proposed by another; agreement as to action or opinion; consent; assent.
2) [noun] a person’s name written by that person or a representation of this in a mark, stamp, etc.; a signature.
3) [noun] an acceptable statement, remark, opinion or view.
4) [noun] ಒಪ್ಪವಿಲ್ಲದ ಮಾತು, ತುಪ್ಪವಿಲ್ಲದ ಊಟ [oppavillada matu, tuppavillada uta] oppavillada mātu, tuppavillada ūṭa speech lacking logic or consistency leads to tedium.
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Oppa (ಒಪ್ಪ):—
1) [noun] the quality of being elegant; dignified or refined grace; attractive quality; elegance.
2) [noun] neatness in appearance, ways, etc.; orderliness; tidiness.
3) [noun] the state of being; condition.
4) [noun] the visual impression of something produced by reflection from a mirror; an image.
5) [noun] that which is used to enhance beauty or elegance; an ornament.
6) [noun] the act of burying a dead body.
7) [noun] ಒಪ್ಪಮಾಡು [oppamadu] oppa māḍu to place (a dead body) in the earth, usu. in a ceremonial manner; to bury.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconOppa (ஒப்ப) particle < ஒ-. [o-.] Adverbial word of comparison; உவமவாய்பாடுகளுள் ஒன்று. [uvamavaypadugalul onru.] (தொல். பொ. [thol. po.] 291.)
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Oppā (ஒப்பா) [oppātal] intransitive verb < ஒப்பு [oppu] + ஆ-. [a-.]
1. To be similar; உவமையாதல். [uvamaiyathal.]
2. To equal; நே ராதல். [ne rathal.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+51): Oppacara, Oppacarancol, Oppacci, Oppaceppam, Oppaci, Oppaganisu, Oppagati, Oppagedisu, Oppagedu, Oppagelasa, Oppagisu, Oppagodu, Oppagol, Oppagolisu, Oppagumdu, Oppahaku, Oppaisu, Oppaiya, Oppakara, Oppakkatir.
Ends with: Akoppa, Appadhoppa, Boppa, Choppa, Gangma-chhangoppa, Jugulakoppa, Kattoppa, Koppa, Koppa, Loppa, Maddi dhoppa, Roppa, Soppa.
Full-text: Oppakkatir, Oppaceppam, Arpa, Ottetu, Cittiravannam, Camavetuppu, Oppun, Opa, Ati-marimarru, Potunokku, Oppari, O.
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 10.10.7 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Muniye! nanmukane!)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 28: Thirugnana Sambandar (Tirujnana Campantar) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]