Signification
Prohibition of smoking.
Contexte culturel
Kerala has some of the strictest public smoking laws in India. The phrase is ubiquitous on public transport and government buildings. Every time a character smokes on screen, a mandatory warning 'പുകവലി ആരോഗ്യത്തിന് ഹാനികരം' (Smoking is injurious to health) appears at the bottom. It is traditionally considered very rude to smoke in front of teachers, parents, or elders in Kerala society. The 'Smoke-free Kerala' initiative has made this phrase a part of school curriculums and local government campaigns.
Politeness Matters
Always add 'Dayavayi' (Please) before the phrase if you are talking to a stranger or an elder to avoid sounding rude.
Strict Laws
Public smoking in Kerala can lead to fines. If you see a sign, take it seriously.
Signification
Prohibition of smoking.
Politeness Matters
Always add 'Dayavayi' (Please) before the phrase if you are talking to a stranger or an elder to avoid sounding rude.
Strict Laws
Public smoking in Kerala can lead to fines. If you see a sign, take it seriously.
The 'Vali' Connection
Remember 'Vali' means pull. You'll see this on doors too (Valിക്കുക - Pull). It helps you remember the verb for smoking!
Cinema Warnings
Watch for the text at the bottom of Malayalam movies; it's a great way to see the phrase in a formal context.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the 'No Smoking' command.
ഇവിടെ പുക ______.
'-aruthu' is the correct suffix for a negative command.
Which of these is the most formal way to say smoking is prohibited on a sign?
Choose the formal sign text:
'Nishedhichirikkunnu' means 'is prohibited' and is the standard for formal signs.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a hospital and see someone smoking. What do you say?
Adding 'dayavayi' (please) makes the prohibition polite but firm in a hospital.
Complete the dialogue between a bus conductor and a passenger.
Conductor: 'ഹലോ, ബസിനുള്ളിൽ ______.'
Smoking is strictly prohibited in public transport in Kerala.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഇവിടെ പുക ______.
'-aruthu' is the correct suffix for a negative command.
Choose the formal sign text:
'Nishedhichirikkunnu' means 'is prohibited' and is the standard for formal signs.
You are in a hospital and see someone smoking. What do you say?
Adding 'dayavayi' (please) makes the prohibition polite but firm in a hospital.
Conductor: 'ഹലോ, ബസിനുള്ളിൽ ______.'
Smoking is strictly prohibited in public transport in Kerala.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is a direct command. To make it polite, add 'Dayavayi' (Please) at the beginning.
Yes, the same phrase is used for vaping or any form of smoking.
'Valikkaruthu' is a firm 'must not', while 'valikkalle' is a softer 'please don't'.
Both. It's spoken by bus conductors, security guards, and family members.
It describes the physical action of inhaling through a cigarette or pipe.
Technically, smoking in public places is banned by law (COTPA), so you might be told 'Puka valikkaruthu'.
Use 'Pukavali nishedhichirikkunnu'.
Say 'Njan puka valikkarilla'.
Casual slang might be 'Veli venda' (No pulling/smoking).
It can also mean 'fumes' or 'mist' in certain contexts.
Expressions liées
പുകവലി നിരോധിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു
specialized formSmoking is prohibited
ആരോഗ്യത്തിന് ഹാനികരം
builds onInjurious to health
ലഹരി ഉപയോഗിക്കരുത്
similarDo not use intoxicants
തുപ്പരുത്
similarDo not spit
മദ്യപിക്കരുത്
similarDo not drink alcohol
