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Responding to a question.
Contexto cultural
In traditional Kerala schools, students stand up when they 'Uttaram parayuka' as a mark of respect to the teacher. The concept of 'Uttaram' is often used in poetry to signify the end of a search or the resolution of a spiritual quest. TV news debates in Kerala are famous for the phrase 'Uttaram parayoo!' being shouted by anchors to evasive politicians. Elders often use 'Uttaram parayuka' to teach children accountability for their mistakes.
Be Direct
In Malayalam, giving a direct 'Uttaram' is appreciated in formal settings like interviews.
Don't say 'Answer Cheyyuka'
Avoid mixing English 'Answer' with Malayalam 'Cheyyuka'. It sounds like 'Manglish' and is less professional.
Significado
Responding to a question.
Be Direct
In Malayalam, giving a direct 'Uttaram' is appreciated in formal settings like interviews.
Don't say 'Answer Cheyyuka'
Avoid mixing English 'Answer' with Malayalam 'Cheyyuka'. It sounds like 'Manglish' and is less professional.
Use 'Nalkuka' for extra polish
In written exams or formal letters, use 'Uttaram nalkuka' instead of 'parayuka' to sound more educated.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'parayuka'.
അവൻ ഇന്നലെ ചോദ്യത്തിന് ഉത്തരം ______.
The sentence uses 'innale' (yesterday), so the past tense 'paranju' is required.
Which is the correct way to say 'Please answer'?
Choose the correct imperative form:
'Parayoo' is the correct imperative for 'say/tell' in this collocation.
Match the Malayalam phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matches the verb endings to their English modal/tense equivalents.
Complete the dialogue.
Teacher: 'ഈ ചോദ്യത്തിന് ആര് ഉത്തരം പറയും?' Student: '______'
The student volunteers to answer the teacher's question.
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Ayudas visuales
Uttaram vs Marupadi
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosഅവൻ ഇന്നലെ ചോദ്യത്തിന് ഉത്തരം ______.
The sentence uses 'innale' (yesterday), so the past tense 'paranju' is required.
Choose the correct imperative form:
'Parayoo' is the correct imperative for 'say/tell' in this collocation.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Matches the verb endings to their English modal/tense equivalents.
Teacher: 'ഈ ചോദ്യത്തിന് ആര് ഉത്തരം പറയും?' Student: '______'
The student volunteers to answer the teacher's question.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, in a quiz setting, you can just say 'Uttaram' followed by the answer itself.
Yes, it is neutral. To make it more polite, use the 'oo' ending: 'Uttaram parayoo'.
'Uttaram' is for a question. 'Marupadi' is a general reply to any communication.
You say 'എനിക്ക് ഉത്തരം അറിയില്ല' (Enikku uttaram ariyilla).
No, for answering the phone, we usually say 'Phone edukka' (pick up the phone) or 'Hello parayuka'.
Yes, 'Uttaram vidu' (Release the answer) is used among close friends.
Yes, it means 'North' and also the 'crossbeam' of a traditional house roof.
ഞങ്ങൾ ഉത്തരം പറഞ്ഞു (Njangal uttaram paranju) - We answered.
Constantly! Especially in thrillers and courtroom dramas.
The opposite is 'Chodyam' (Question).
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മറുപടി നൽകുക
synonymTo give a reply
ചോദ്യം ചോദിക്കുക
contrastTo ask a question
പ്രതികരിക്കുക
similarTo react/respond
വാചകം അടിക്കുക
specialized formTo talk big/smart
