Signification
To talk too much or loudly.
Contexte culturel
In Kerala, public spaces are often loud and argumentative. This phrase is a common way to dismiss someone's argument as 'empty noise.' Iconic actors like Thilakan or Murali often used this phrase in movies to portray angry, authoritative, or frustrated characters. Parents often use this to silence children who are throwing tantrums, though it's considered a bit harsh. Used in comment sections to mock people who post aggressive or nonsensical comments.
Watch your tone
Because 'tholla' is informal, saying this to someone can escalate an argument quickly. Use it only when you mean to be blunt.
The 'Vaaya' alternative
If you want to be slightly less rude but still informal, use 'Vaaya thurakkuka' with an annoyed tone.
Signification
To talk too much or loudly.
Watch your tone
Because 'tholla' is informal, saying this to someone can escalate an argument quickly. Use it only when you mean to be blunt.
The 'Vaaya' alternative
If you want to be slightly less rude but still informal, use 'Vaaya thurakkuka' with an annoyed tone.
Movie watching
Listen for this phrase in Malayalam 'family dramas' or 'action movies'—it's a great way to hear the natural intonation.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the idiom for someone shouting.
അവൻ എല്ലാവരോടും _____ തുറന്ന് വഴക്കിടുകയാണ്.
'തൊള്ള തുറക്കുക' is the idiom for shouting/quarreling loudly.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
When would you say 'തൊള്ള തുറക്കരുത്'?
It's an informal way to tell someone to stop being loud.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
നീ എന്തിനാ ഇങ്ങനെ തൊള്ള _____? (Why are you shouting like this?)
The present continuous form 'തുറക്കുന്നത്' fits the question 'Why are you...?'
Complete the dialogue.
A: അവൻ ആ രഹസ്യം എല്ലാവരോടും പറഞ്ഞു. B: അതെ, അവന് എപ്പോഴും ഇങ്ങനെ _____ സ്വഭാവമുണ്ട്.
The context of revealing secrets/talking too much fits the idiom.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഅവൻ എല്ലാവരോടും _____ തുറന്ന് വഴക്കിടുകയാണ്.
'തൊള്ള തുറക്കുക' is the idiom for shouting/quarreling loudly.
When would you say 'തൊള്ള തുറക്കരുത്'?
It's an informal way to tell someone to stop being loud.
നീ എന്തിനാ ഇങ്ങനെ തൊള്ള _____? (Why are you shouting like this?)
The present continuous form 'തുറക്കുന്നത്' fits the question 'Why are you...?'
A: അവൻ ആ രഹസ്യം എല്ലാവരോടും പറഞ്ഞു. B: അതെ, അവന് എപ്പോഴും ഇങ്ങനെ _____ സ്വഭാവമുണ്ട്.
The context of revealing secrets/talking too much fits the idiom.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt's not a swear word, but it is 'low register' and can be considered rude depending on who you say it to.
Yes, you can say 'കുട്ടി തൊള്ള തുറന്ന് കരയുകയാണ്' (The child is crying with its mouth wide open). It's descriptive but informal.
'Vaaya' is the standard word for mouth. 'Tholla' is more like 'throat' or 'maw' and is used informally.
Use 'ബഹളം വെക്കരുത്' (Bahalam vekkaruthu) or 'ശബ്ദമുണ്ടാക്കരുത്' (Shabdamundakkaruthu).
Expressions liées
വായലക്കുക
synonymTo blabber or talk nonsense.
തൊള്ളയിടുക
similarTo shout or howl.
വായടക്കുക
contrastTo shut one's mouth.
വാചാലനാവുക
specialized formTo become talkative.
