Signification
Doing something humorous.
Contexte culturel
Malayalam cinema is famous for its 'realistic' comedy. Actors like Jagathy Sreekumar and Innocent are masters of 'തമാശ കാണിക്കൽ' through subtle body language. During Onam, people dress up as 'Puli' (tigers) in Puli Kali. This is a grand form of 'തമാശ കാണിക്കൽ' to entertain the public. The 'Troll' culture in Kerala is very strong. Creating a funny meme is often described as 'ഒരു തമാശ ഒപ്പിച്ചു' (pulled off a joke). The 'Appoppan' (Grandfather) in many families is the one who 'shows jokes' to the grandkids, breaking the strict hierarchy of the house.
The 'Don't' Rule
If you want someone to be serious, just say 'Thamasha kaanikkathe!' (Without showing jokes!). It's very effective.
Watch the Context
Calling an elder's behavior 'thamasha kaanikkal' can be seen as very disrespectful, implying they are being childish.
Signification
Doing something humorous.
The 'Don't' Rule
If you want someone to be serious, just say 'Thamasha kaanikkathe!' (Without showing jokes!). It's very effective.
Watch the Context
Calling an elder's behavior 'thamasha kaanikkal' can be seen as very disrespectful, implying they are being childish.
Verb Pairing
Pair it with 'ചിരിക്കുക' (to laugh) to describe a full scene: 'അവൻ തമാശ കാണിച്ചു, ഞങ്ങൾ ചിരിച്ചു'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'കാണിക്കുക'.
അവൻ ഇന്നലെ ഒരു വലിയ തമാശ ______.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (ഇന്നലെ), so the past tense 'കാണിച്ചു' is required.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Don't joke around'?
Choose the correct option:
'Thamasha kaanikkaruthu' is the standard idiomatic way to tell someone to stop joking.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A comedian is performing on stage.
Acting funny is the primary job of a comedian on stage.
Complete the dialogue.
A: നീ എന്തിനാ ചിരിക്കുന്നത്? B: അവൻ അവിടെ ______.
Laughter (ചിരിക്കുന്നത്) is the natural response to someone 'showing a joke'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Show vs Tell
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഅവൻ ഇന്നലെ ഒരു വലിയ തമാശ ______.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (ഇന്നലെ), so the past tense 'കാണിച്ചു' is required.
Choose the correct option:
'Thamasha kaanikkaruthu' is the standard idiomatic way to tell someone to stop joking.
Situation: A comedian is performing on stage.
Acting funny is the primary job of a comedian on stage.
A: നീ എന്തിനാ ചിരിക്കുന്നത്? B: അവൻ അവിടെ ______.
Laughter (ചിരിക്കുന്നത്) is the natural response to someone 'showing a joke'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it's the perfect phrase to describe a stand-up comedian's act on stage.
No, it's a loanword from Persian/Urdu, but it's so common that every Malayali considers it native.
'Thamasha' is the joke/fun itself, while 'Chiri' is the physical act of laughing.
You can say 'ഞാൻ വെറുതെ തമാശ കാണിച്ചതാണ്' (Njan veruthe thamasha kaanichathanu).
Generally no. It's too informal. Use 'ഹാസ്യം' (Hasyam) for formal discussions about humor.
Usually yes, but if someone says 'Don't show jokes with me,' it's a warning that they are annoyed.
Yes, 'തമാശകൾ കാണിക്കുക' (Thamashakal kaanikkuka) means showing multiple jokes/acts of fun.
Yes, it's the most common way to describe playing a prank on someone.
'ഗൗരവം കാണിക്കുക' (Gauravam kaanikkuka) - to show seriousness.
Kids use it to describe playing or being silly with their friends.
Expressions liées
തമാശ പറയുക
similarTo tell a joke
കളിയാക്കുക
contrastTo mock or tease
ചിരിപ്പിക്കുക
builds onTo make someone laugh
കോമാളിത്തരം
specialized formClownery/Silliness
