Signification
Moving at a high pace.
Contexte culturel
Walking is a primary way people reach 'junctions' to catch buses. Being a 'fast walker' is often associated with being hardworking or 'busy' (thirakkulla oraal). Brisk walking (Vēgattil naṭakkuka) is the most recommended exercise by doctors in Kerala to combat the high rates of diabetes in the state. When walking with elders or teachers, it is considered polite to slow down. Walking fast ahead of them can be seen as a lack of 'maryada' (etiquette). The 'Mass Entry' of a hero in Malayalam films often involves a slow-motion shot that transitions into 'vēgattil naṭakkuka' to show power.
Casual Shortcut
In daily conversation, just say 'Vēgam naṭakkū' instead of 'Vēgattil naṭakkū'. It's faster and more natural.
Don't over-enunciate
The 'tt' in Vēgattil is soft. Don't make it sound like a hard English 'T'.
Signification
Moving at a high pace.
Casual Shortcut
In daily conversation, just say 'Vēgam naṭakkū' instead of 'Vēgattil naṭakkū'. It's faster and more natural.
Don't over-enunciate
The 'tt' in Vēgattil is soft. Don't make it sound like a hard English 'T'.
Use with 'pōvuka'
If you are talking about general movement (not just walking), 'Vēgattil pōvuka' is a more versatile phrase.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'speed'.
ബസ് കിട്ടാൻ നമ്മൾ _______ നടക്കണം.
The adverbial form 'വേഗത്തിൽ' (in speed) is the most grammatically correct choice here.
Which sentence means 'I walked fast yesterday'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'നടന്നു' (naṭannu) is the past tense of 'നടക്കുക' (naṭakkuka).
Match the Malayalam phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the standard imperative, negative, suggestive, and continuous forms.
Complete the dialogue.
അമ്മ: മഴ വരുന്നു! മകൻ: ശരി അമ്മേ, ഞാൻ _________.
If it's raining, the logical response is to walk fast to get home.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesബസ് കിട്ടാൻ നമ്മൾ _______ നടക്കണം.
The adverbial form 'വേഗത്തിൽ' (in speed) is the most grammatically correct choice here.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'നടന്നു' (naṭannu) is the past tense of 'നടക്കുക' (naṭakkuka).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard imperative, negative, suggestive, and continuous forms.
അമ്മ: മഴ വരുന്നു! മകൻ: ശരി അമ്മേ, ഞാൻ _________.
If it's raining, the logical response is to walk fast to get home.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questions'Vēgam' is the noun 'speed'. 'Vēgattil' is the adverbial form 'in speed'. Use 'Vēgattil' for better grammar.
No, 'naṭakkuka' specifically means walking on legs. For a car, use 'Vēgattil pōvuka' (go fast).
Generally, no. It can sound impatient. It's better to wait for them or say 'Nammalkku kuraccu vēgam pōyālo?' (Shall we go a bit faster?).
Add 'nalla' or 'valare'. Example: 'Njan valare vēgattil naṭakkunnu.'
Yes, it's a contronym. Context is key. 'Kalyanam naṭakkunnu' means 'The wedding is happening.'
Expressions liées
ഓടുക
similarTo run
പതുക്കെ നടക്കുക
contrastTo walk slowly
ധൃതിയിൽ പോവുക
similarTo go in a hurry
ഉലാത്തുക
contrastTo stroll
