Signification
A large store or supermarket.
Contexte culturel
In Kerala, the 'Valiya kada' is often a landmark for giving directions because street names are rarely used. The rise of 'Valiya kadakal' in Kerala is directly linked to the wealth brought back by Malayalis working in the Middle East. Shopping at a 'Valiya kada' is often a family event on weekends, reflecting the strong family bonds in Malayali culture. The term is slowly being replaced by 'Mall' among the youth, but 'Valiya kada' remains the heart-language term.
Use as a Landmark
If you are lost, ask for the 'Valiya kada'. People will usually know the biggest shop in the area.
Word Order
Always say 'Valiya' first. 'Kada valiya' sounds like you are saying 'The shop is big' (a full sentence), not 'The big shop'.
Signification
A large store or supermarket.
Use as a Landmark
If you are lost, ask for the 'Valiya kada'. People will usually know the biggest shop in the area.
Word Order
Always say 'Valiya' first. 'Kada valiya' sounds like you are saying 'The shop is big' (a full sentence), not 'The big shop'.
Plurals
Add '-kal' to make it 'Valiya kadakal' when talking about multiple supermarkets in a city.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'big'.
അതൊരു ____ കടയാണ്. (That is a big shop.)
'Valiya' is the correct word for 'big'.
Which sentence means 'I am going to the big shop'?
Choose the correct translation:
'-ilekku' indicates movement towards a place.
Match the Malayalam phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Simple adjective-noun matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: എനിക്ക് പാൽ വേണം. B: ____ കടയിൽ പോകൂ.
Adjective 'Valiya' is needed to modify 'kada'.
Which situation fits 'Valiya kada'?
You need to buy groceries for the whole month. Where do you go?
A big shop/supermarket is best for bulk groceries.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesഅതൊരു ____ കടയാണ്. (That is a big shop.)
'Valiya' is the correct word for 'big'.
Choose the correct translation:
'-ilekku' indicates movement towards a place.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Simple adjective-noun matching.
A: എനിക്ക് പാൽ വേണം. B: ____ കടയിൽ പോകൂ.
Adjective 'Valiya' is needed to modify 'kada'.
You need to buy groceries for the whole month. Where do you go?
A big shop/supermarket is best for bulk groceries.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, colloquially people often refer to malls as 'Valiya kada', though 'Mall' is also common.
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any situation.
'Kada' is a general shop, while 'Angadi' often refers to a market street or a specific trading area.
Say 'Valiya kadayil'.
Mostly yes, but it can sometimes imply importance or greatness.
Expressions liées
ചെറിയ കട
contrastSmall shop
സൂപ്പർമാർക്കറ്റ്
synonymSupermarket
മൊത്തക്കട
specialized formWholesale shop
ചില്ലറക്കട
specialized formRetail shop
അങ്ങാടി
similarMarket/Street
