Bedeutung
Asking someone to increase their volume.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Malayalam speakers often use 'onnu' (one/just) before 'urakke parayoo' to sound less bossy. It's a key politeness marker. Teachers frequently use this to build confidence in students. Speaking 'urakke' is equated with knowing the answer well. In arts like 'Kadhaprasangam' (storytelling), the performer's ability to speak 'urakke' with modulation is highly prized. In Kerala's booming IT sector, 'urakke parayoo' is often heard in 'Manglish' (Malayalam-English) during hybrid meetings.
The 'Onnu' Trick
Always add 'Onnu' before the phrase to sound like a local. It makes you sound polite rather than demanding.
Don't Shout
Even though you are asking for volume, keep your own request at a normal, polite volume.
Bedeutung
Asking someone to increase their volume.
The 'Onnu' Trick
Always add 'Onnu' before the phrase to sound like a local. It makes you sound polite rather than demanding.
Don't Shout
Even though you are asking for volume, keep your own request at a normal, polite volume.
Hand Gestures
Cupping your ear while saying this phrase helps convey the meaning if you are in a very loud place.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank to make the request polite.
ഒന്ന് ഉറക്കെ ______. (Onnu urakke ______.)
'പറയൂ' (parayoo) is the polite imperative form used for requests.
Which word means 'loudly' in this context?
______ പറയൂ.
'ഉറക്കെ' (urakke) means loudly. 'പതുക്കെ' means slowly/softly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: എനിക്ക് കേൾക്കാൻ പറ്റുന്നില്ല. B: ശരി, ഞാൻ ഇനി ______ പറയാം.
If A cannot hear, B should say they will speak 'urakke' (loudly).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a noisy bus and the conductor tells you the fare, but you didn't hear.
In a noisy environment, you need the speaker to increase their volume.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Volume Levels in Malayalam
Loud
- • ഉറക്കെ (Urakke)
- • ഉച്ചത്തിൽ (Uchathil)
Soft
- • പതുക്കെ (Pathukke)
- • രഹസ്യമായി (Rahasyamayi)
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenഒന്ന് ഉറക്കെ ______. (Onnu urakke ______.)
'പറയൂ' (parayoo) is the polite imperative form used for requests.
______ പറയൂ.
'ഉറക്കെ' (urakke) means loudly. 'പതുക്കെ' means slowly/softly.
A: എനിക്ക് കേൾക്കാൻ പറ്റുന്നില്ല. B: ശരി, ഞാൻ ഇനി ______ പറയാം.
If A cannot hear, B should say they will speak 'urakke' (loudly).
You are in a noisy bus and the conductor tells you the fare, but you didn't hear.
In a noisy environment, you need the speaker to increase their volume.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, it is neutral-polite. Adding 'onnu' makes it very friendly.
Yes, but it's better to say 'ക്ഷമിക്കണം, ഒന്ന് ഉറക്കെ പറയുമോ?' (Sorry, will you say it a bit louder?)
'Urakke' implies firmness/strength, while 'uchathil' implies high pitch/volume. They are mostly interchangeable.
Use 'അത്ര ഉറക്കെ പറയണ്ട' (Athra urakke parayanda).
Yes, 'ഉറക്കെ പറ' (Urakke para) is used among close friends.
Verwandte Redewendungen
പതുക്കെ പറയൂ
contrastSpeak slowly/softly
ഉച്ചത്തിൽ പറയൂ
synonymSpeak in a high volume
വ്യക്തമായി പറയൂ
similarSpeak clearly
ഒന്നുകൂടി പറയൂ
builds onSay it once more
