Signification
Taking a formal test.
Contexte culturel
The 'SSLC' (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) exam is a massive cultural phenomenon. Results are published in newspapers, and high scorers are celebrated like celebrities in their local towns. There is a strong tradition of 'Entrance Coaching' in Kerala for medical and engineering exams. Students often spend years 'writing' various entrance exams. It is common for students to visit temples, churches, or mosques and place their pens for 'blessing' before going to 'write' an important exam. The PSC (Public Service Commission) exams are the most written exams in the state, often with over a million applicants for a few thousand posts.
Avoid 'Take'
Never use 'edukkuka' for exams. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Use 'Manglish' sparingly
While 'Exam attend cheyyuka' is understood, 'Pareeksha ezhuthuka' sounds much more proficient and natural.
Signification
Taking a formal test.
Avoid 'Take'
Never use 'edukkuka' for exams. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Use 'Manglish' sparingly
While 'Exam attend cheyyuka' is understood, 'Pareeksha ezhuthuka' sounds much more proficient and natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ezhuthuka'.
ഞാൻ നാളെ പരീക്ഷ ______.
Since the sentence says 'naale' (tomorrow), the future tense 'ezhuthum' is required.
Which of these is the most natural way to say 'I am taking a test'?
Select the correct sentence:
In Malayalam, the standard collocation is 'pareeksha ezhuthuka'.
Complete the dialogue.
അമ്മ: നീ പരീക്ഷ നന്നായി ______? മകൻ: അതെ അമ്മേ, ഞാൻ നന്നായി എഴുതി.
The son answers in the past tense ('ezhuthi'), so the mother's question should be in the past tense ('ezhuthiyo').
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Types of Pareeksha
School
- • Class Test
- • Final Exam
- • SSLC
Professional
- • PSC
- • Bank Exam
- • Interview Test
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesഞാൻ നാളെ പരീക്ഷ ______.
Since the sentence says 'naale' (tomorrow), the future tense 'ezhuthum' is required.
Select the correct sentence:
In Malayalam, the standard collocation is 'pareeksha ezhuthuka'.
അമ്മ: നീ പരീക്ഷ നന്നായി ______? മകൻ: അതെ അമ്മേ, ഞാൻ നന്നായി എഴുതി.
The son answers in the past tense ('ezhuthi'), so the mother's question should be in the past tense ('ezhuthiyo').
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, for medical tests use 'parishodhana' (പരിശോധന).
It is a Sanskrit loanword used as the standard term in Malayalam.
Say 'Njan pareekshayil jayichu' (ഞാൻ പരീക്ഷയിൽ ജയിച്ചു).
You would say 'viva' or 'oral pareeksha', but the verb might change to 'nalkuka' (give) or 'pankeduppuka' (participate). However, 'ezhuthuka' is specifically for written ones.
Expressions liées
പരീക്ഷയിൽ ജയിക്കുക
builds onTo pass the exam.
പരീക്ഷയിൽ തോൽക്കുക
contrastTo fail the exam.
പരീക്ഷാ ഹാൾ
similarExam hall.
തയ്യാറെടുക്കുക
similarTo prepare.
