Signification
Making a promise.
Contexte culturel
In Kerala, 'Vaakku' is often associated with the mouth (Vaai). There is a saying that a man is known by his word. The concept of 'Sathya-vachanam' (True Word) is a spiritual ideal. Lord Rama is often cited as the ultimate example of 'Eka-vachanam' (One Word). Even in modern business, a verbal 'Vaakku' in the local market (like Broadway) can sometimes hold more weight than a signed paper among long-time associates. Many 'Mass' movies feature heroes who go to war or sacrifice everything because they 'gave their word' to a friend or mother.
The 'Tharu' Rule
Always use 'Vaakku tharu' when you want someone to promise YOU. Use 'Vaakku kodu' when YOU are promising someone else.
Don't Overuse
If you say 'Vaakku' for everything, people will stop believing you. Save it for things that matter.
Signification
Making a promise.
The 'Tharu' Rule
Always use 'Vaakku tharu' when you want someone to promise YOU. Use 'Vaakku kodu' when YOU are promising someone else.
Don't Overuse
If you say 'Vaakku' for everything, people will stop believing you. Save it for things that matter.
The Short Version
In casual chats, just saying 'Vaakku?' with a rising intonation is enough to ask 'Promise?'
Honor Matters
Remember that in Kerala, breaking a 'Vaakku' is a serious social faux pas.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'kodukkuka' in the past tense.
ഞാൻ അവന് വരാമെന്ന് ______.
The sentence implies a completed action ('I gave my word'), so the past tense 'koduttu' is required.
Which sentence correctly asks for a promise?
Choose the right one:
'Tharu' is used for giving to the speaker, and 'Enikku' is the correct dative form.
Match the Malayalam phrase with its English meaning.
Match them:
These are the three primary states of a promise in Malayalam.
Complete the dialogue.
അമ്മ: നീ ഇത് ആരോടും പറയില്ലല്ലോ? മകൻ: ഇല്ല അമ്മേ, ഞാൻ ______.
The son is confirming he has already committed to the promise.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഞാൻ അവന് വരാമെന്ന് ______.
The sentence implies a completed action ('I gave my word'), so the past tense 'koduttu' is required.
Choose the right one:
'Tharu' is used for giving to the speaker, and 'Enikku' is the correct dative form.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three primary states of a promise in Malayalam.
അമ്മ: നീ ഇത് ആരോടും പറയില്ലല്ലോ? മകൻ: ഇല്ല അമ്മേ, ഞാൻ ______.
The son is confirming he has already committed to the promise.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. It can be used with friends or in a business meeting.
Yes, but it makes the small thing seem very important.
'Sathyam' is 'Truth' or a 'Vow'. 'Vaakku' is specifically your 'Word'.
Use 'ഞാൻ വാക്ക് ലംഘിച്ചു' (Ñān vākku laṅghichu).
Younger people might say 'Vaakku set!' to mean 'Promise confirmed!'.
Yes, 'ഞാൻ വാക്ക് നൽകുന്നു' (I give my word) sounds very professional.
Because 'tharu' implies giving to the speaker (me).
Yes, hundreds of Malayalam songs use this to talk about love and betrayal.
No, for written contracts use 'കരാർ' (Karar).
You would say 'ഞാൻ വാക്ക് മറന്നു' (I forgot my word), but it's an excuse, not a justification.
Expressions liées
വാക്ക് പാലിക്കുക
builds onTo keep a promise
വാക്ക് ലംഘിക്കുക
contrastTo break a promise
വാഗ്ദാനം
synonymA promise (noun)
വാക്ക് മാറിക്കളയുക
similarTo go back on one's word
വാക്ക് പറയുക
similarTo give a verbal assurance
