Signification
Illegal payment for a favor.
Contexte culturel
The 'Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau' (VACB) is very active in Kerala. News of officials being caught with 'Kaikkooli' is a daily occurrence and is met with strong public disapproval. Many Malayalam movies (like 'Vellimoonga' or 'Sandesham') use 'Kaikkooli' as a plot device to satirize the political and administrative system. Directly using the word 'Kaikkooli' to an official's face is considered a confrontation. People often use 'Santhosham' (happiness) to hint at a bribe without saying the 'dirty' word. All major religions in Kerala (Hinduism, Islam, Christianity) strictly preach against 'Kaikkooli', viewing it as a sin that harms the poor.
Legal Risk
In Kerala, both giving and taking Kaikkooli are punishable by imprisonment.
Euphemism Awareness
If an official asks for 'Santhosham', they are likely asking for Kaikkooli.
Signification
Illegal payment for a favor.
Legal Risk
In Kerala, both giving and taking Kaikkooli are punishable by imprisonment.
Euphemism Awareness
If an official asks for 'Santhosham', they are likely asking for Kaikkooli.
Social Stigma
Calling someone a 'Kaikkoolikkaran' is a very serious insult to their character.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
അയാൾ ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥന് ____ കൊടുത്തു.
In the context of an official (udhyogasthan), 'kaikkooli' (bribe) is the most likely illegal payment being described.
Which sentence is correct for a restaurant tip?
How do you say 'I gave a tip'?
Kaikkooli is only for illegal bribes. 'Tip' is the correct loanword used in Malayalam.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ഈ ജോലി വേഗത്തിൽ നടക്കുമോ? B: കുറച്ച് ____ കൊടുത്താൽ നടക്കും.
The dialogue implies a shortcut or favor, which usually involves 'kaikkooli'.
Match the word to the situation.
Match: 1. Restaurant, 2. Government Office (Illegal), 3. Monthly Job
Restaurant = Tip, Gov Office (Illegal) = Kaikkooli, Monthly Job = Shambalam (Salary).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Bribe vs Tip
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഅയാൾ ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥന് ____ കൊടുത്തു.
In the context of an official (udhyogasthan), 'kaikkooli' (bribe) is the most likely illegal payment being described.
How do you say 'I gave a tip'?
Kaikkooli is only for illegal bribes. 'Tip' is the correct loanword used in Malayalam.
A: ഈ ജോലി വേഗത്തിൽ നടക്കുമോ? B: കുറച്ച് ____ കൊടുത്താൽ നടക്കും.
The dialogue implies a shortcut or favor, which usually involves 'kaikkooli'.
Match: 1. Restaurant, 2. Government Office (Illegal), 3. Monthly Job
Restaurant = Tip, Gov Office (Illegal) = Kaikkooli, Monthly Job = Shambalam (Salary).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually yes, but it can also refer to expensive gifts or favors given in exchange for official actions.
Kaikkooli is the bribe itself (the money), while Azhichamathi is the broader term for corruption.
No, that would be offensive. Use the word 'Tip'.
You can contact the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB).
It is neutral and used in both newspapers (formal) and daily conversation (informal).
Because it is a payment passed directly from one hand to another, outside of official records.
While Kerala has high standards, it is still a significant issue discussed in politics and media.
It's a common euphemism meaning 'tea money', used for small bribes.
No, you must use verbs like 'kodukkuka' (give) or 'vaanguka' (take).
It is usually used as an uncountable noun, but you can say 'Kaikkoolikal' for 'bribes'.
Expressions liées
അഴിമതി
similarCorruption
സന്തോഷം
specialized formHappiness (Euphemism for bribe)
ചായകുടി കാശ്
specialized formTea money
കരിഞ്ചന്ത
relatedBlack market
പിടിച്ചുപറി
contrastExtortion/Robbery
