Signification
Using a writing instrument to write.
Contexte culturel
The 'Vidyarambham' ceremony is a major cultural event where children are taught to write their first letters, symbolizing the start of their education. Many famous Malayalam writers like Vaikom Muhammad Basheer preferred writing with a pen on paper, and their manuscripts are kept as treasures. In Indian bureaucracy, 'writing with a pen' in blue or black ink is often a mandatory requirement for all official correspondence.
The 'With' Rule
Always use 'koṇṭu' for any tool you hold in your hand (spoon, hammer, pen).
Ink Color
In Kerala, use only blue or black ink for official work. Red is reserved for teachers/officials.
Signification
Using a writing instrument to write.
The 'With' Rule
Always use 'koṇṭu' for any tool you hold in your hand (spoon, hammer, pen).
Ink Color
In Kerala, use only blue or black ink for official work. Red is reserved for teachers/officials.
Handwriting Matters
Good handwriting (nalla kaippada) is highly respected in Malayali culture.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct instrumental marker.
ഞാൻ ഒരു ചുവന്ന പേന ______ എഴുതുന്നു.
'Koṇṭu' is the correct marker for using a tool.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural way to say 'Write with a pen'.
The instrumental case is required for the tool 'pen'.
Complete the dialogue.
Teacher: കുട്ടികളേ, പരീക്ഷയ്ക്ക് എന്ത് കൊണ്ട് എഴുതണം? Student: ടീച്ചർ, ഞങ്ങൾ കറുത്ത ____ ____ എഴുതാം.
The student is answering 'with a black pen'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesഞാൻ ഒരു ചുവന്ന പേന ______ എഴുതുന്നു.
'Koṇṭu' is the correct marker for using a tool.
Select the natural way to say 'Write with a pen'.
The instrumental case is required for the tool 'pen'.
Teacher: കുട്ടികളേ, പരീക്ഷയ്ക്ക് എന്ത് കൊണ്ട് എഴുതണം? Student: ടീച്ചർ, ഞങ്ങൾ കറുത്ത ____ ____ എഴുതാം.
The student is answering 'with a black pen'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, but it sounds more formal. 'Pena kondu' is more natural for daily use.
You can say 'Mashippena kondu ezhutuka' (Writing with an ink pen).
Yes, it is the standard verb for all forms of writing.
Expressions liées
പെൻസിൽ കൊണ്ട് എഴുതുക
similarWriting with a pencil
കൈപ്പടയിൽ എഴുതുക
builds onTo write in longhand
ഒപ്പിടുക
specialized formTo sign
ടൈപ്പ് ചെയ്യുക
contrastTo type
