Signification
Expressing that something is astonishing
Contexte culturel
In Kathakali, 'Athbhutha' is one of the Navarasas. The actor expresses this by widening the eyes and using specific hand gestures (Mudras) to show something grand. When someone uses this phrase to praise you, it's common to deflect the praise to God or luck, showing 'Vinayam' (humility). Malayalis have a deep connection to their landscape ('God's Own Country'). This phrase is frequently used in local travelogues and poems about the Western Ghats. There is a high cultural value placed on 'Arivu' (knowledge). Being 'amazed' by someone's intelligence is considered a very high form of respect.
The 'Enne' Rule
Always remember to use 'Enne' (me) or 'Nammale' (us) before the verb if you are the one feeling the surprise.
Not for Scares
Don't use this for jump scares or horror movies. It's strictly for 'wonder' and 'awe'.
Signification
Expressing that something is astonishing
The 'Enne' Rule
Always remember to use 'Enne' (me) or 'Nammale' (us) before the verb if you are the one feeling the surprise.
Not for Scares
Don't use this for jump scares or horror movies. It's strictly for 'wonder' and 'awe'.
Sound like a Native
Add 'ശരിക്കും' (sherikkum - really) before the verb to sound more natural: 'ഇത് എന്നെ ശരിക്കും അത്ഭുതപ്പെടുത്തുന്നു!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
ഈ പാട്ട് എന്നെ __________. (This song surprises me.)
Since the song is doing the action to 'me', we need the causative form 'അത്ഭുതപ്പെടുത്തുന്നു'.
Which sentence is used for a positive wonder?
Choose the best reaction for seeing a beautiful painting.
'Athbhuthappeduthunnu' is the correct word for wonder/amazement.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: You see a 5-year-old solving a Rubik's cube in 10 seconds.
Such an extraordinary feat naturally causes wonder.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ഈ സിനിമ എങ്ങനെയുണ്ട്? B: ഇതിലെ ഗ്രാഫിക്സ് എന്നെ __________.
Graphics in a movie are usually meant to amaze the audience.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഈ പാട്ട് എന്നെ __________. (This song surprises me.)
Since the song is doing the action to 'me', we need the causative form 'അത്ഭുതപ്പെടുത്തുന്നു'.
Choose the best reaction for seeing a beautiful painting.
'Athbhuthappeduthunnu' is the correct word for wonder/amazement.
Situation: You see a 5-year-old solving a Rubik's cube in 10 seconds.
Such an extraordinary feat naturally causes wonder.
A: ഈ സിനിമ എങ്ങനെയുണ്ട്? B: ഇതിലെ ഗ്രാഫിക്സ് എന്നെ __________.
Graphics in a movie are usually meant to amaze the audience.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it is perfectly appropriate to express positive surprise at a result or a colleague's performance.
'Athbhutham' is the noun (wonder), while 'Athbhuthappeduthunnu' is the verb (is surprising).
Rarely. It's almost always for something impressive or grand. For bad surprises, use 'ഞെട്ടിക്കുന്നു' (shocking).
Use 'എന്നെ അത്ഭുതപ്പെടുത്തി' (surprised me).
In casual speech, people just say 'Athbhutham!' (A wonder!) as an exclamation.
Expressions liées
വിസ്മയിപ്പിക്കുന്നു
synonymTo fill with awe
ഞെട്ടിക്കുന്നു
similarTo shock
അമ്പരപ്പിക്കുന്നു
similarTo flabbergast
സാധാരണമാണ്
contrastIt is normal
