Signification
Telling someone to do something quickly.
Contexte culturel
The 'Private Bus' culture in Kerala is synonymous with 'Vegathil'. These buses are famous for their aggressive driving and speed to maintain tight schedules. In Gulf countries, Malayalis are known for their 'Vegathil' work ethic, often being the backbone of the service and construction industries. During a 'Sadhya' (traditional feast), servers move 'Vegathil' to serve hundreds of people sitting in rows, ensuring everyone gets hot food simultaneously. When the clouds turn black, you will hear people shouting 'Vegathil' to bring the drying clothes inside before the heavy downpour starts.
The 'm' to 'th' rule
Remember that nouns ending in 'm' usually change to 'th' before adding suffixes like '-il'. Vegam -> Vegathil.
Don't use for 'Early'
This is the #1 mistake. 'Vegathil' is for speed, not for being ahead of schedule.
Signification
Telling someone to do something quickly.
The 'm' to 'th' rule
Remember that nouns ending in 'm' usually change to 'th' before adding suffixes like '-il'. Vegam -> Vegathil.
Don't use for 'Early'
This is the #1 mistake. 'Vegathil' is for speed, not for being ahead of schedule.
Emphasis
Add 'തന്നെ' (thanne) after 'Vegathil' to sound like a native who is really in a hurry!
Politeness
When asking a stranger to hurry, add 'ദയവായി' (dayavayi - please) to avoid sounding rude.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'quickly'.
ബസ് ______ പോകുന്നു. (The bus is going quickly.)
'Vegathil' is the correct adverb for speed. 'Nannayi' means well, and 'Pathukke' means slowly.
Which sentence means 'Finish the work quickly'?
Choose the correct translation:
Option B uses 'Vegathil' (quickly). Option A is 'slowly', and Option C is 'early'.
Match the Malayalam words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the four most common time/speed adverbs in Malayalam.
Complete the dialogue.
A: നമുക്ക് വൈകി! (We are late!) B: അതെ, നമുക്ക് ______ നടക്കാം. (Yes, let's walk ______.)
When you are late, you need to walk 'Vegathil' (quickly).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Vegathil vs Nerathe
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesബസ് ______ പോകുന്നു. (The bus is going quickly.)
'Vegathil' is the correct adverb for speed. 'Nannayi' means well, and 'Pathukke' means slowly.
Choose the correct translation:
Option B uses 'Vegathil' (quickly). Option A is 'slowly', and Option C is 'early'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four most common time/speed adverbs in Malayalam.
A: നമുക്ക് വൈകി! (We are late!) B: അതെ, നമുക്ക് ______ നടക്കാം. (Yes, let's walk ______.)
When you are late, you need to walk 'Vegathil' (quickly).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in writing.
Yes, 'Vegam' is a common short form, especially as a command like 'Hurry up!'.
The opposite is 'Pathukke' (പതുക്കെ), which means slowly.
You say 'വളരെ വേഗത്തിൽ' (Valare vegathil).
Yes, 'Vegathil വണ്ടി ഓടിക്കരുത്' means 'Don't drive the vehicle fast'.
No. 'Pettennu' is 'suddenly', 'Vegathil' is 'at high speed'.
No, for 'soon' use 'ഉടനെ' (Udane).
No, adverbs in Malayalam do not change for gender or number.
Constantly! Especially in action scenes or comedies involving chases.
വേഗത്തിൽ - വ + ഏ + ഗ + ത + ി + ൽ.
Expressions liées
പെട്ടെന്ന്
similarSuddenly / Immediately
വേഗം
synonymFast
പതുക്കെ
contrastSlowly
നേരത്തെ
similarEarly
അതിവേഗം
specialized formVery fast
