Signification
Traveling to a place.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Naattilekku yatra' (trip to the hometown) is a major cultural event for Malayalis living abroad, especially during Onam or Christmas. 'Sabarimala Yatra' is a specific, highly ritualized journey involving 41 days of penance before traveling to the shrine. Solo traveling and 'backpacking' are becoming popular in Kerala, often referred to as 'Solo Yatra'. Travelogues (Yathra-vivaranam) are one of the most popular genres in Malayalam literature.
Use with '-ilekku'
Always remember to add '-ilekku' to your destination name. E.g., Munnar-ilekku.
Don't over-use
Don't use it for going to the shop next door; it sounds overly dramatic.
Signification
Traveling to a place.
Use with '-ilekku'
Always remember to add '-ilekku' to your destination name. E.g., Munnar-ilekku.
Don't over-use
Don't use it for going to the shop next door; it sounds overly dramatic.
The 'Gulf' Context
If someone says they are 'going on a journey' without a destination, in Kerala, it often implies they are going to the Middle East for work.
Safe Travels
When someone says they are going, always reply with 'Shubhayathra' (Happy Journey).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yatra pokuka'.
ഞാൻ നാളെ ലണ്ടനിലേക്ക് ____. (I am going on a trip to London tomorrow.)
'യാത്ര പോകുന്നു' is the standard present continuous form for a planned trip.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'He went on a trip'.
'പോയി' is the past tense of 'പോകുക'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the airport and about to board.
This is the appropriate announcement for starting a journey.
Complete the dialogue.
A: എവിടേക്കാണ് നിങ്ങൾ പോകുന്നത്? B: ഞങ്ങൾ മൂന്നാറിലേക്ക് ____.
The context of 'where are you going' requires 'traveling' as the answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Travel Essentials
Items
- • Bag
- • Ticket
- • Passport
Actions
- • Packing
- • Going
- • Seeing off
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഞാൻ നാളെ ലണ്ടനിലേക്ക് ____. (I am going on a trip to London tomorrow.)
'യാത്ര പോകുന്നു' is the standard present continuous form for a planned trip.
Select the correct way to say 'He went on a trip'.
'പോയി' is the past tense of 'പോകുക'.
You are at the airport and about to board.
This is the appropriate announcement for starting a journey.
A: എവിടേക്കാണ് നിങ്ങൾ പോകുന്നത്? B: ഞങ്ങൾ മൂന്നാറിലേക്ക് ____.
The context of 'where are you going' requires 'traveling' as the answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'Yatra pokunnu' is more common for specific trips, while 'Yatra cheyyunnu' is more general about the act of traveling.
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
You say 'എനിക്ക് യാത്ര പോകണം' (Enikku yatra pokanam).
The past tense is 'യാത്ര പോയി' (Yatra poyi).
Mostly yes, but in literature, it can mean a life journey or a procession.
Only if the commute is long or significant. For a 10-minute drive, just use 'pōkuka'.
It is a specific type of 'Yatra' which is a religious pilgrimage.
You ask 'എവിടേക്കാണ് യാത്ര?' (Evidekkaanu yatra?)
It is very common colloquially, but 'Yatra pokuka' is the proper Malayalam phrase.
An umbrella is essential, as it can rain anytime!
Expressions liées
യാത്രയാക്കുക
similarTo see someone off
യാത്രയയപ്പ്
builds onFarewell party
ശുഭയാത്ര
similarHappy journey
വിനോദയാത്ര
specialized formPleasure trip / Picnic
തീർത്ഥയാത്ര
specialized formPilgrimage
