Signification
Inviting someone to enter a room or house.
Contexte culturel
Hospitality is paramount. When you say 'Akath varoo,' it is expected that you will offer at least a glass of water, if not tea and snacks. The variation 'Kayari varoo' (Climb and come) refers to the 'Thara' or raised foundation of traditional homes. In many Kerala homes, there is a small lamp (Nilavilakku) lit in the evening. Inviting someone in at this time is considered very auspicious. In apartments, 'Akath varoo' is still the standard, but people might be more cautious about inviting strangers compared to village life.
Smile while saying it
In Kerala, the tone and facial expression are as important as the words. A smile makes 'Akath varoo' feel genuine.
Shoes off!
If someone says 'Akath varoo' to you, look at the door. If there are shoes there, take yours off too.
Signification
Inviting someone to enter a room or house.
Smile while saying it
In Kerala, the tone and facial expression are as important as the words. A smile makes 'Akath varoo' feel genuine.
Shoes off!
If someone says 'Akath varoo' to you, look at the door. If there are shoes there, take yours off too.
Add 'ഇരിക്കൂ'
Always follow up with 'Irikkoo' (Please sit) to be a pro at Malayalam hospitality.
The 'Water' Rule
After they come in, always offer water. It's the 'Malayali way'.
Teste-toi
How would you politely invite your teacher into your house?
സാറേ, _________.
'Varoo' is the polite form suitable for a teacher.
Complete the sentence with the word for 'inside'.
മഴ പെയ്യുന്നു, വേഗം _______ വരൂ.
'Akath' means inside, which is where you go when it rains.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A doctor calling the next patient.
Doctors use this to call patients into their consultation room.
Complete the dialogue.
Guest: നമസ്കാരം! Host: നമസ്കാരം! _________, ഇരിക്കൂ.
The first step after a greeting is to invite the guest inside.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Levels of 'Come'
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesസാറേ, _________.
'Varoo' is the polite form suitable for a teacher.
മഴ പെയ്യുന്നു, വേഗം _______ വരൂ.
'Akath' means inside, which is where you go when it rains.
Situation: A doctor calling the next patient.
Doctors use this to call patients into their consultation room.
Guest: നമസ്കാരം! Host: നമസ്കാരം! _________, ഇരിക്കൂ.
The first step after a greeting is to invite the guest inside.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo! That would be very rude. Always use 'Akath varoo' for anyone in a higher or formal position.
'Akath' is 'inside' (location), while 'Akathekku' is 'into the inside' (direction). Both work with 'varoo'.
It can be both singular and plural. It is the polite form for one person or many people.
You say 'Akath vararuthu.' But be careful, it sounds very harsh!
Usually, for a car, we say 'Kayaroo' (Get in/Climb in).
You can say 'Party-kku varoo' (Come to the party). 'Akath varoo' is specifically for entering a room.
Yes, if you are already gesturing towards the door, just 'Varoo' is fine.
In old poetry, yes. In daily life, it just means 'inside'.
Place your tongue against your upper teeth. It's not 't' as in 'Tom' and not 'th' as in 'The'.
'Akathekku ezhunnalliyaalum' is the most formal, but it's rarely used today.
Expressions liées
ഇരിക്കൂ
builds onPlease sit
കേറി വരൂ
similarCome up/in
പുറത്ത് നിൽക്കൂ
contrastWait outside
പോയി വരൂ
specialized formGo and come back
സ്വാഗതം
synonymWelcome
