Signification
Expressing that one is waiting.
Contexte culturel
Patience is highly valued. If you are waiting for someone, it is considered polite to say you are 'kaathirikkukayaanu' rather than complaining about them being late. The 'Viraha' (separation) theme in poetry often uses this phrase to describe a lover waiting for their partner's return from overseas. On Facebook or Instagram, people often comment 'Waiting...' or 'Kaathirikkunnu' on movie posters or trailer releases. In formal letters, 'Waiting for your favorable reply' is a standard closing, translated using this phrase.
The 'For' Rule
Always remember to add '-aayi' or '-inu' to the thing you are waiting for. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Don't over-formalize
In very casual settings with friends, you can just say 'Wait ചെയ്യുവാണ്' (Wait cheyyuvaanu), but 'kaathirikkukayaanu' is always safer and more beautiful.
Signification
Expressing that one is waiting.
The 'For' Rule
Always remember to add '-aayi' or '-inu' to the thing you are waiting for. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Don't over-formalize
In very casual settings with friends, you can just say 'Wait ചെയ്യുവാണ്' (Wait cheyyuvaanu), but 'kaathirikkukayaanu' is always safer and more beautiful.
Use with 'neramaayi'
Combine it with 'kure neramaayi' (for a long time) to sound like a native speaker when you are annoyed by a delay.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'waiting' to say 'I am waiting for the bus'.
ഞാൻ ബസ്സിനായി ______.
The sentence requires the present continuous form to show the action is happening now.
Which sentence correctly uses the dative case for 'waiting for mother'?
Choose the correct sentence:
The suffix '-kkaayi' is the dative case used for the object of waiting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: നീ എവിടെയാണ്? B: ഞാൻ റെയിൽവേ സ്റ്റേഷനിൽ _______.
In the context of being at a station, 'waiting' is the most logical answer.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are waiting for a job interview result.
Result (റിസൾട്ട്) is the correct object for this situation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഞാൻ ബസ്സിനായി ______.
The sentence requires the present continuous form to show the action is happening now.
Choose the correct sentence:
The suffix '-kkaayi' is the dative case used for the object of waiting.
A: നീ എവിടെയാണ്? B: ഞാൻ റെയിൽവേ സ്റ്റേഷനിൽ _______.
In the context of being at a station, 'waiting' is the most logical answer.
Situation: You are waiting for a job interview result.
Result (റിസൾട്ട്) is the correct object for this situation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsBoth are correct. 'Kaathirikkunnu' is simple present (I wait), while 'kaathirikkukayaanu' is present continuous (I am waiting). The latter is more common for current actions.
Yes, 'ഞാൻ ടാക്സിക്കായി കാത്തിരിക്കുകയാണ്' is perfect.
Not directly, but in poetic contexts, it implies a hopeful wait. For 'hope', use 'pratheekshikkuka'.
You say 'കാത്തിരുന്ന് എനിക്ക് മടുത്തു' (Kaathirunnu enikku madutthu).
The core phrase is the same, but the accent might change the 'ka' to a harder 'kha' sound in some dialects.
Expressions liées
കാത്തുനിൽക്കുക
similarTo wait standing
പ്രതീക്ഷിക്കുക
similarTo expect/hope
താമസിക്കുക
contrastTo be late / to stay
വഴിനോക്കുക
specialized formTo look at the path
ക്ഷമിക്കുക
builds onTo be patient / to forgive
