English meaning of the Telugu word "దాంట్లో” (dhaantlo) (in it) and its usage

 ‘Dhaantlo’ (దాంట్లో) means ‘in it’ in English. It includes the words ‘dhaani’ (దాని) plus ‘lonae’ (లోనే). ‘Andhulonae’ (అందులోనే) can also be used for the same meaning.

Normally, whenever anybody questions us about where to keep or put the specific things, we reply by saying ‘dhaantlo’ (దాంట్లో) which literally means ‘in it.’

Suppose, if a person asks you about his book. At that time, he may ask like this.

Ex: Did you keep my books in this box? – నువ్వు నా పుస్తకం ఈ పెట్టెలోనే పెట్టావా? (Nuvvunaapusthakameepettelonaepettaavaa?)

Yes, in it. – అవును, దాంట్లోనే. (Avunu, dhaantlonae.)

‘Dhaantlo’ (దాంట్లో) can also be used for the inclusion of certain small or minor things in a big or total thing. For example, taxes included in the price.

Ex:  The cost of flight ticket is Rs. 5,000. It includes the price, goods and services tax and cess. – విమానం టికెట్టు ధర రూ. 5,000. దాంట్లో దాని ధర, వస్తు, నేవల పన్ను, సెస్సు కలిసి ఉంటాయి. (Vimaanam ticket dharaayidhuvaelaaroopaayalu, dhaantlodheenidhara, vasthu, saevalapannu, cesskalisivuntaayi.)

In the above example, ‘Dhaantlo’ (దాంట్లో) in English meant ‘it includes.’ So, anything included in a thing can be denoted by using ‘dhaantlo’ (దాంట్లో).

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