Significado
Doing something without any effort.
Contexto cultural
The idiom reflects the agrarian history where 'getting wet' in paddy fields was the mark of a true worker. Often used in political satires to mock leaders who haven't done grassroots work. Young entrepreneurs use it to describe 'passive income' or 'automation.'
Use with 'Meen'
If you want to sound very native, use the full version: 'Kai nanayathe meen pidikkuka'.
Tone Matters
Be careful; this can sound like you are calling someone lazy or a cheater.
Significado
Doing something without any effort.
Use with 'Meen'
If you want to sound very native, use the full version: 'Kai nanayathe meen pidikkuka'.
Tone Matters
Be careful; this can sound like you are calling someone lazy or a cheater.
Modern Usage
Use it when talking about AI or automation to sound like a tech-savvy Malayali.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
അവൻ ഒരു പണിയും എടുക്കാതെ ____ മാർക്ക് വാങ്ങി.
Since he did 'no work' (panium edukkathe), 'kai nanayathe' is the correct idiom.
Which situation best fits 'കൈ നനയാതെ'?
Which of these is 'Kai nanayathe'?
This describes a result achieved without the expected effort.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ഈ ലോട്ടറി അടിച്ച ആൾ ഭാഗ്യവാനാണല്ലോ! B: അതെ, അയാൾ ____ കോടീശ്വരനായി.
Winning the lottery is a classic 'effortless' gain.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosഅവൻ ഒരു പണിയും എടുക്കാതെ ____ മാർക്ക് വാങ്ങി.
Since he did 'no work' (panium edukkathe), 'kai nanayathe' is the correct idiom.
Which of these is 'Kai nanayathe'?
This describes a result achieved without the expected effort.
A: ഈ ലോട്ടറി അടിച്ച ആൾ ഭാഗ്യവാനാണല്ലോ! B: അതെ, അയാൾ ____ കോടീശ്വരനായി.
Winning the lottery is a classic 'effortless' gain.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasIt can be. It implies the person didn't work for their success. Use it carefully with superiors.
Yes, if you are talking about efficiency or a lucky break that you are happy about.
The opposite is 'കൈ നനയിച്ച് പണിയെടുക്കുക' (Working by getting hands wet).
Frases relacionadas
കൈ നനയിക്കുക
contrastTo work hard
അദ്ധ്വാനമില്ലാതെ
synonymWithout labor
ഭാഗ്യം കൊണ്ട്
similarBy luck
കുറുക്കുവഴി
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