Significado
Common consensus is often accepted as truth.
Contexto cultural
In traditional Kerala villages, the 'Kootayma' (gathering) was the heart of decision-making. This proverb reflects the value placed on these communal meetings. Malayalis are highly political. This proverb is often used in TV debates to argue that the 'will of the people' should be the ultimate law. In joint families, individual desires were often suppressed for the sake of the 'Tharavadu' (family) reputation, often justified by this proverb. Before the British legal system, 'Nyaayam' was a flexible concept based on local customs and collective agreement rather than written statutes.
Use it to be polite
If you disagree with a group but don't want to be rude, use this phrase to show you are yielding to their wishes.
Don't use for facts
Never use this to argue about science or math. It only applies to social and moral choices.
Significado
Common consensus is often accepted as truth.
Use it to be polite
If you disagree with a group but don't want to be rude, use this phrase to show you are yielding to their wishes.
Don't use for facts
Never use this to argue about science or math. It only applies to social and moral choices.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
പത്തു പേർ പറയുന്നതാണ് _______.
'Nyaayam' is the standard word used in this proverb, meaning justice or logic.
In which situation is this proverb most appropriate?
A group of 5 friends wants pizza, but 1 wants burgers. What should the 1 friend be told?
This proverb is used to encourage following the majority's choice.
Complete the dialogue.
രാഹുൽ: 'എനിക്ക് ഈ കളർ ഇഷ്ടമല്ല.' അമ്മ: 'പക്ഷേ വീട്ടിലെ എല്ലാവർക്കും ഇത് ഇഷ്ടമായി. ______.'
The mother is using the proverb to tell Rahul to agree with the family's majority choice.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosപത്തു പേർ പറയുന്നതാണ് _______.
'Nyaayam' is the standard word used in this proverb, meaning justice or logic.
A group of 5 friends wants pizza, but 1 wants burgers. What should the 1 friend be told?
This proverb is used to encourage following the majority's choice.
രാഹുൽ: 'എനിക്ക് ഈ കളർ ഇഷ്ടമല്ല.' അമ്മ: 'പക്ഷേ വീട്ടിലെ എല്ലാവർക്കും ഇത് ഇഷ്ടമായി. ______.'
The mother is using the proverb to tell Rahul to agree with the family's majority choice.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasNo, 'ten' is symbolic for 'the majority' or 'the community'. It could be three people or a hundred.
Yes, very much so! It's a staple in Malayalam conversations, especially in politics and family life.
Yes, if you are asked about how you handle team disagreements, it shows you value team consensus.
Frases relacionadas
നാട്ടുനടപ്പ്
similarLocal custom or tradition.
ഭൂരിപക്ഷ തീരുമാനം
synonymMajority decision.
ആൾക്കൂട്ടം
contrastA crowd or mob.
