Proto-South Dravidian : *ne(g)g-
Meaning : to suffer
Tamil : neku (nekuv-, nekk-)
Tamil meaning : to suffer, be distressed
Kannada : negaru
Kannada meaning : (Hav.) to suffer in sickbed
Tulu : neggi, negi
Tulu meaning : shyness, shame
Tulu derivates : (B-K) nigarụ, negarụ to linger as a sick person
Number in DED : 3733
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