Signification
The general act of consuming a meal.
Contexte culturel
Eating with the right hand is the norm. Using the left hand for eating is considered impolite. It is common for hosts to insist you eat more ('Oru swalpam koodi kazhikku'). It's a sign of affection. In temples, food is called 'Prasadam'. You 'receive' it rather than just 'eating' it. Asking 'Bhakshanam kazhicho?' is a way to show you care about the person's well-being, not just their hunger.
The 'Ate?' Greeting
If you want to sound like a local, just ask 'Kazhicho?' when you see a friend around mealtime.
Avoid 'Thinnuka'
Never use 'thinnuka' when talking to your boss or elders; it's a major social faux pas.
Signification
The general act of consuming a meal.
The 'Ate?' Greeting
If you want to sound like a local, just ask 'Kazhicho?' when you see a friend around mealtime.
Avoid 'Thinnuka'
Never use 'thinnuka' when talking to your boss or elders; it's a major social faux pas.
Insisting is Caring
If a Malayali host asks you to eat more, they aren't being pushy; they are being polite. It's okay to say 'Mathi' (enough) with a smile.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'kazhikkuka' for the past tense.
ഞാൻ ഇന്നലെ നല്ല ഭക്ഷണം _______. (I ___ good food yesterday.)
'Kazhichu' is the past tense form of 'kazhikkuka'.
Which is the most polite way to ask an elder if they have eaten?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Thangal' is the formal 'you' and 'kazhicho' is the polite verb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: നമുക്ക് ഹോട്ടലിൽ പോയി ഭക്ഷണം കഴിക്കാം. B: ശരി, ഞാൻ ______ വരാം.
'Kazhikkan' (to eat) fits the context of 'I will come to eat'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a wedding and the host invites you to eat.
'Bhakshanam kazhikkoo' is the polite imperative used by hosts.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഞാൻ ഇന്നലെ നല്ല ഭക്ഷണം _______. (I ___ good food yesterday.)
'Kazhichu' is the past tense form of 'kazhikkuka'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Thangal' is the formal 'you' and 'kazhicho' is the polite verb.
A: നമുക്ക് ഹോട്ടലിൽ പോയി ഭക്ഷണം കഴിക്കാം. B: ശരി, ഞാൻ ______ വരാം.
'Kazhikkan' (to eat) fits the context of 'I will come to eat'.
Situation: You are at a wedding and the host invites you to eat.
'Bhakshanam kazhikkoo' is the polite imperative used by hosts.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'aahaaram' is also common. 'Oonu' is specifically for a rice meal.
Yes, it works for snacks, meals, and even medicine.
'Kazhikkuka' is polite and for humans; 'thinnuka' is for animals or very informal/rude contexts.
Say 'Enikku bhakshanam kazhikkanam'.
No, if the context is clear, you can just say 'Njan kazhichu' (I ate).
Yes, especially in cities and restaurants, but eating with hands is the traditional way.
You can say 'Ucha-bhakshanam kazhicho?' or more commonly 'Oonu kazhicho?'.
It means 'ate' or 'passed/spent'.
It is a loanword from Sanskrit that is fully integrated into Malayalam.
No, for water use 'vellam kudikkuka'.
Expressions liées
ആഹാരം കഴിക്കുക
synonymTo have food/sustenance
ഊണ് കഴിക്കുക
specialized formTo have a rice meal
വിശപ്പടക്കുക
similarTo satisfy hunger
രുചി നോക്കുക
builds onTo taste food
