Signification
Lack of knowledge can be harmful
Contexte culturel
Kerala has a 100% primary literacy goal. Proverbial wisdom like this is taught early to instill a love for reading and inquiry. Malayalis living abroad often use this phrase to encourage their children to learn the local laws and customs of their new country. In the context of Ayurveda, people are warned not to self-medicate because 'not knowing the herbs' is dangerous. With high smartphone penetration, the government uses this proverb in ads to warn against 'phishing' and 'fake news'.
Use it for safety
This is the most natural way to use it. If someone is doing something risky, drop this proverb.
Don't be mean
Ensure your tone is helpful, not mocking. It's about the *lack of info*, not the *person's brain*.
Signification
Lack of knowledge can be harmful
Use it for safety
This is the most natural way to use it. If someone is doing something risky, drop this proverb.
Don't be mean
Ensure your tone is helpful, not mocking. It's about the *lack of info*, not the *person's brain*.
Add 'Aanu'
Adding 'aanu' at the end makes you sound more like a native speaker in conversation.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
അറിവില്ലായ്മ _______.
The standard proverb is 'അറിവില്ലായ്മ ആപത്ത്' (Ignorance is danger).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'അറിവില്ലായ്മ ആപത്ത്'?
A person is about to eat a wild mushroom without knowing if it's poisonous.
This is a classic example of how not knowing something can lead to physical danger.
What does 'അറിവ്' (Arivu) mean?
Choose the correct English meaning.
'Arivu' is the Malayalam word for knowledge.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'ഞാൻ ഈ മെഷീൻ എങ്ങനെയാ ഉപയോഗിക്കുക?' B: 'സൂക്ഷിക്കണം, _______.'
B is warning A that using a machine without knowledge is dangerous.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഅറിവില്ലായ്മ _______.
The standard proverb is 'അറിവില്ലായ്മ ആപത്ത്' (Ignorance is danger).
A person is about to eat a wild mushroom without knowing if it's poisonous.
This is a classic example of how not knowing something can lead to physical danger.
Choose the correct English meaning.
'Arivu' is the Malayalam word for knowledge.
A: 'ഞാൻ ഈ മെഷീൻ എങ്ങനെയാ ഉപയോഗിക്കുക?' B: 'സൂക്ഷിക്കണം, _______.'
B is warning A that using a machine without knowledge is dangerous.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it specifically refers to knowing things that are relevant to your safety or success in a given situation.
Only if you are discussing a general risk. Don't use it to imply your boss is ignorant!
'Arivu' is deeper knowledge/wisdom. 'Vivaram' is information/data. Both can be used in this proverb context.
Yes, 'Arivu Shakthiyanu' (Knowledge is power).
Yes, but it might sound a bit dramatic. It's usually for things with real consequences.
Expressions liées
അല്പജ്ഞാനം ആപത്താണ്
similarA little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
വിദ്യയാണ് മഹാധനം
builds onKnowledge is the greatest wealth.
അറിവുള്ളവൻ ആയുധമില്ലാതെ ജയിക്കും
similarThe knowledgeable man wins without a weapon.
അറിവില്ലാത്തവനോട് പറഞ്ഞിട്ട് കാര്യമില്ല
contrastNo point talking to the ignorant.
