Signification
Inviting someone into a room or house.
Contexte culturel
Hospitality is paramount. Inviting someone in is usually followed by offering a seat and water. Guests are expected to remove footwear outside the threshold before entering. In offices, 'Akathēkkŭ varū' is said by superiors to subordinates or clients to maintain a polite but clear hierarchy. People often call out from the gate rather than knocking. The host shouts back the invitation.
Smile while saying it
In Kerala, the tone of voice and a smile are as important as the words themselves.
Check your shoes
If you are the one being told 'Akathēkkŭ varū', look for a pile of shoes near the door—it's your cue to take yours off.
Signification
Inviting someone into a room or house.
Smile while saying it
In Kerala, the tone of voice and a smile are as important as the words themselves.
Check your shoes
If you are the one being told 'Akathēkkŭ varū', look for a pile of shoes near the door—it's your cue to take yours off.
The 'Vannālum' upgrade
If you want to sound extra respectful to an elder, use 'Vannālum' instead of 'Varū'.
Teste-toi
Choose the most polite way to invite a guest inside.
നിങ്ങൾ ഒരു അതിഥിയെ എങ്ങനെ സ്വാഗതം ചെയ്യും? (How will you welcome a guest?)
'Varū' is the standard polite form for guests.
Complete the phrase with the correct directional suffix.
അകത്ത_____ വരൂ. (Come _____ the inside.)
The suffix '-ēkkŭ' indicates movement towards a place.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'അകത്തേക്ക് വരൂ' with its best context:
It is the primary phrase for welcoming someone at the threshold.
Complete the dialogue.
Guest: 'ഞാൻ അകത്തേക്ക് വന്നോട്ടെ?' -> Host: 'തീർച്ചയായും, ___________.'
The natural response to 'May I come in?' is 'Please come in.'
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesനിങ്ങൾ ഒരു അതിഥിയെ എങ്ങനെ സ്വാഗതം ചെയ്യും? (How will you welcome a guest?)
'Varū' is the standard polite form for guests.
അകത്ത_____ വരൂ. (Come _____ the inside.)
The suffix '-ēkkŭ' indicates movement towards a place.
Match 'അകത്തേക്ക് വരൂ' with its best context:
It is the primary phrase for welcoming someone at the threshold.
Guest: 'ഞാൻ അകത്തേക്ക് വന്നോട്ടെ?' -> Host: 'തീർച്ചയായും, ___________.'
The natural response to 'May I come in?' is 'Please come in.'
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt's neutral-formal. For very close friends, you can say 'Akathēkkŭ vā' or just 'Kēri vā'.
It is a directional suffix meaning 'to' or 'towards'.
Yes, shopkeepers use it all the time to welcome customers.
The '-ū' ending in 'Varū' already includes a level of politeness, but you can add 'Dayavāyi' (Please) for extra emphasis.
Expressions liées
വന്നാലും
specialized formPlease do come in (very formal).
ഇരിക്കൂ
builds onPlease sit.
പുറത്തേക്ക് പോകൂ
contrastGo outside.
കേറി വരൂ
similarStep in / Climb in.
