Signification
Strong sunny weather.
Contexte culturel
Umbrellas are a fashion and health statement. Carrying a black umbrella in 'Nalla Veyil' is more common than carrying one in the rain. The 'Nalla Veyil' of the summer months (Kumbham, Meenam) is when traditional snacks like 'Kondattam' (dried chilies/curd) are prepared. It is considered polite to offer a guest water or a cold drink immediately if they have arrived after traveling in 'Nalla Veyil'. The harvest festival of Vishu often coincides with the peak of 'Nalla Veyil', symbolizing the golden abundance of the sun.
The 'Good' Intensifier
Remember that 'Nalla' in weather context almost always means 'Very' or 'Intense'.
Hydration
If someone says 'Nalla Veyil,' it's a cultural cue to drink water or stay indoors.
Signification
Strong sunny weather.
The 'Good' Intensifier
Remember that 'Nalla' in weather context almost always means 'Very' or 'Intense'.
Hydration
If someone says 'Nalla Veyil,' it's a cultural cue to drink water or stay indoors.
Locative Case
Learn 'Veyilathu' (in the sun) early; it's used more often than the base form in warnings.
Umbrella Culture
Don't be surprised to see people using umbrellas on a cloudless day; they are hiding from the 'Nalla Veyil'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'There is strong sun today.'
ഇന്ന് _____ വെയിൽ ഉണ്ട്.
'Nalla' is the standard intensifier for 'Veyil'.
Which sentence is a warning about the sun?
Select the correct warning:
This translates to 'Don't walk in the strong sun.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: പുറത്ത് പോകാം. B: വേണ്ട, പുറത്ത് _____ വെയിൽ ആണ്.
B is giving a reason not to go out, referring to the strong sun.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at the beach at 12 PM.
At noon, the sun is at its strongest.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Veyil
Intensity
- • നല്ല വെയിൽ (Strong)
- • ഇളം വെയിൽ (Mild)
- • മങ്ങിയ വെയിൽ (Dim)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഇന്ന് _____ വെയിൽ ഉണ്ട്.
'Nalla' is the standard intensifier for 'Veyil'.
Select the correct warning:
This translates to 'Don't walk in the strong sun.'
A: പുറത്ത് പോകാം. B: വേണ്ട, പുറത്ത് _____ വെയിൽ ആണ്.
B is giving a reason not to go out, referring to the strong sun.
Situation: You are at the beach at 12 PM.
At noon, the sun is at its strongest.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually no. In the tropical climate of Kerala, it implies the sun is strong and potentially harsh.
No, 'Veyil' specifically refers to sunlight. At night, you would talk about the 'Choodu' (heat) or 'Nilaavu' (moonlight).
'Veyil' is colloquial and common. 'Sooryaprakasham' is formal/scientific.
You can say 'ഭയങ്കര വെയിൽ' (Bhayankara Veyil) or 'അമിതമായ വെയിൽ' (Amithamaya Veyil).
Yes, 'Nalla Mazha' (Heavy rain) and 'Nalla Thanutha' (Very cold) are also common.
Yes, if the brightness is coming from direct sunlight.
'മങ്ങിയ വെയിൽ' (Dim sun) or 'വെയിൽ ഇല്ല' (No sun).
Yes, if you are discussing the weather or your commute.
It's a linguistic quirk where 'good' represents 'fullness' or 'completeness' of the quality.
നല്ല വെയിൽ.
Expressions liées
കഠിനമായ ചൂട്
similarSevere heat
ഇളം വെയിൽ
contrastMild sun
വെയിൽ കായുക
builds onTo bask in the sun
നിഴൽ
contrastShadow/Shade
സൂര്യപ്രകാശം
specialized formSunlight
