Signification
To talk continuously without a break.
Contexte culturel
The idiom reflects the monsoon culture of Kerala. Rain is a constant companion, and its 'non-stop' nature is a common linguistic yardstick. Many iconic 'sidekick' characters in Malayalam movies are defined by this trait. Actors like Jagathy Sreekumar or Innocent often played characters who talk 'vaaya thoraathe' to create comedy. While being talkative is often seen as being 'lively' (churuchurukkulla), doing it 'vaaya thoraathe' in serious situations is considered a sign of immaturity.
Use it for kids!
Malayalis love using this to describe talkative children. It sounds very natural and affectionate.
Don't use with your boss
It's too informal for a professional setting. Stick to 'excessive talking' in formal meetings.
Signification
To talk continuously without a break.
Use it for kids!
Malayalis love using this to describe talkative children. It sounds very natural and affectionate.
Don't use with your boss
It's too informal for a professional setting. Stick to 'excessive talking' in formal meetings.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
അവൾ വായ ______ സംസാരിക്കുന്നു.
'Thoraathe' is the specific word used in this idiom to mean 'non-stop' (like rain).
Which situation best fits the phrase 'വായ തോരാതെ സംസാരിക്കുക'?
Choose the correct scenario:
The idiom describes spontaneous, continuous, and enthusiastic talking.
Complete the dialogue.
രാമു: 'സീത എവിടെ?' ജാനു: 'അവൾ ഫോണിലാണ്. അരമണിക്കൂറായി അവൾ ______.'
The context of being on the phone for 30 minutes suggests non-stop talking.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesഅവൾ വായ ______ സംസാരിക്കുന്നു.
'Thoraathe' is the specific word used in this idiom to mean 'non-stop' (like rain).
Choose the correct scenario:
The idiom describes spontaneous, continuous, and enthusiastic talking.
രാമു: 'സീത എവിടെ?' ജാനു: 'അവൾ ഫോണിലാണ്. അരമണിക്കൂറായി അവൾ ______.'
The context of being on the phone for 30 minutes suggests non-stop talking.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, it's only for spoken language. For a book, you'd say 'വളരെ വലിയ പുസ്തകം' (a very big book).
It depends on the tone. It can be a complaint or just a funny observation about a friend.
The opposite would be 'മിണ്ടാതിരിക്കുക' (mindathirikkuka - to keep quiet).
Expressions liées
വായാടി
specialized formChatterbox (Noun)
വായ അടക്കുക
contrastTo shut one's mouth
വായ തോന്നിയത് പറയുക
similarTo say whatever comes to mind
