Bedeutung
Moving in water
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swimming is often learned in 'Temple Ponds' (Ambalakkulam). It is considered a rite of passage for many village children. In the 'Below Sea Level' farming regions of Kuttanad, swimming is as natural as walking because water is everywhere. While boat racing is the main event, the ability to swim is a prerequisite for all participants for safety during the frantic races. During the heavy rains of June-July, swimming in flooded fields (paadam) is a common, albeit risky, pastime for youth.
Use with 'Ariyaam'
To say you can swim, always use the infinitive 'neenthaan' + 'ariyaam'.
Safety First
In Kerala, always ask 'Ozhukku undo?' (Is there a current?) before you 'neenthuka' in a river.
Bedeutung
Moving in water
Use with 'Ariyaam'
To say you can swim, always use the infinitive 'neenthaan' + 'ariyaam'.
Safety First
In Kerala, always ask 'Ozhukku undo?' (Is there a current?) before you 'neenthuka' in a river.
The 'Kulam' Context
If someone invites you to 'kulathil irangam', they usually mean a casual swim/bath in a pond.
Metaphorical Mastery
Use 'neenthuka' for debt or work to sound like a native speaker who understands local idioms.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'neenthuka' for the past tense.
ഞാൻ ഇന്നലെ പുഴയിൽ _______. (I swam in the river yesterday.)
'നീന്തി' (neenthi) is the past tense form.
Which sentence correctly expresses the ability to swim?
How do you say 'I know how to swim'?
The dative 'Enikku' + infinitive 'neenthaan' + 'ariyaam' is the correct structure.
Match the Malayalam word with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the standard tense and noun variations.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a beach and want to know if it's safe.
This translates to 'Is it safe to swim here?'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to Neenthuka
Natural
- • Puzha (River)
- • Kadal (Sea)
- • Kulam (Pond)
Artificial
- • Neenthalkkulam (Pool)
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenഞാൻ ഇന്നലെ പുഴയിൽ _______. (I swam in the river yesterday.)
'നീന്തി' (neenthi) is the past tense form.
How do you say 'I know how to swim'?
The dative 'Enikku' + infinitive 'neenthaan' + 'ariyaam' is the correct structure.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the standard tense and noun variations.
You are at a beach and want to know if it's safe.
This translates to 'Is it safe to swim here?'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is used for fish, dogs, and any animal that swims.
'Neenthuka' is the verb (to swim), while 'neenthal' is the noun (swimming).
No, for a boat, use 'pokuka' (go) or 'ozhukuka' (float/drift).
It is 'neenthalkkulam' (നീന്തൽക്കുളം).
It is neutral and can be used in any context.
ഞാൻ നീന്താൻ പഠിക്കുകയാണ് (Njaan neenthaan padikkukayaanu).
No, floating is 'pongikkidakkuka'. 'Neenthuka' requires effort.
The past tense is 'neenthi' (നീന്തി).
Yes, very! It is a traditional skill due to the many rivers and ponds.
Yes, it's a common poetic metaphor in Malayalam.
Verwandte Redewendungen
നീന്തിക്കടക്കുക
specialized formTo swim across
നീന്തൽക്കുളം
builds onSwimming pool
മുങ്ങുക
contrastTo sink or dive
പൊങ്ങിക്കിടക്കുക
similarTo float
നീന്തിത്തുടിക്കുക
similarTo splash and swim
