Signification
The feeling of becoming irritated.
Contexte culturel
Public displays of anger are often viewed as a lack of self-control. However, in private or among close friends, 'Deshyam varika' is used very freely to vent. The 'Mass' entry of a hero often involves him getting angry. The phrase 'Enikku deshyam vannal...' (If I get angry...) is a classic movie trope used to threaten villains. Parents use this phrase as a disciplinary tool. It's a warning level before actual punishment. The slang 'Kalippu' (a variation of anger) has become a lifestyle brand in Kerala, with 'Kalippan' (angry man) and 'Kanthari' (fiery woman) being popular archetypes.
The 'Nalla' Trick
To say 'I am VERY angry', add 'nalla' (good) before deshyam. 'Enikku nalla deshyam vannu!'
Don't use 'I'
Never start with 'Njan'. It's the #1 giveaway that you're a beginner.
Signification
The feeling of becoming irritated.
The 'Nalla' Trick
To say 'I am VERY angry', add 'nalla' (good) before deshyam. 'Enikku nalla deshyam vannu!'
Don't use 'I'
Never start with 'Njan'. It's the #1 giveaway that you're a beginner.
Softening the blow
If you want to sound less aggressive, add 'oru' (a). 'Enikku oru deshyam vannu' (I felt a bit of anger).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the person (Dative).
____ (I) ദേഷ്യം വരുന്നു.
Emotions require the dative case 'Enikku'.
Which sentence is in the past tense?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Vannu' is the past tense of 'Varika'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ബസ് വൈകിയോ? B: ഉം, എനിക്ക് നല്ല ____ വന്നു.
Getting angry (deshyam) is the natural response to a late bus.
Match the feeling to the situation.
Someone lied to you.
Lying causes anger, not hunger or sleepiness.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ (I) ദേഷ്യം വരുന്നു.
Emotions require the dative case 'Enikku'.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Vannu' is the past tense of 'Varika'.
A: ബസ് വൈകിയോ? B: ഉം, എനിക്ക് നല്ല ____ വന്നു.
Getting angry (deshyam) is the natural response to a late bus.
Someone lied to you.
Lying causes anger, not hunger or sleepiness.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but use the present continuous: 'Enikku deshyam varunnu'.
No, it's a neutral description of a feeling. However, shouting it might be rude!
Malayalam treats emotions as external events that arrive at the person.
Deshyam is common anger; Krodham is intense, poetic wrath.
Use 'Avan enikku deshyam varuthi'.
Yes, it's professional enough to describe frustration.
Only with friends. Don't use 'Kalippu' with your boss.
Santhosham varika (to get happy).
No, that is 'Desham' (short 'e'). 'Deshyam' (long 'e') is anger.
Enthina deshyam varunne?
Constantly! It's a staple in movie dialogue and lyrics.
Yes, it means 'I didn't get angry'.
Expressions liées
ദേഷ്യം പിടിക്കുക
similarTo catch anger / to be angry
കലിപ്പ് വരിക
specialized formTo get super annoyed (slang)
ക്ഷോഭിക്കുക
specialized formTo be agitated/incensed
ദേഷ്യം തീർക്കുക
builds onTo vent one's anger
ശാന്തനാവുക
contrastTo become calm
