Signification
Engaging in labor or tasks.
Contexte culturel
Kerala has a unique history of labor movements. 'Vela' is often discussed in the context of 'Thozhilurappu' (Guarantee of work), a major social welfare scheme. In Central Kerala, 'Vela' refers to annual temple festivals. This can be confusing for learners when they see signs for 'Nenmara Vallangi Vela'. There is a strong cultural push in Kerala to respect all forms of 'Vela', regardless of whether it is manual or intellectual. Many traditional Malayalam idioms involving 'Vela' come from farming, reflecting the state's agricultural heritage.
Use 'Pani' for friends
When talking to friends about work, 'Pani' sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Watch the 'L'
Ensure you use the dental 'l' in 'Vela'. If you use the retroflex 'L' (വേള), it means 'time/moment'.
Signification
Engaging in labor or tasks.
Use 'Pani' for friends
When talking to friends about work, 'Pani' sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Watch the 'L'
Ensure you use the dental 'l' in 'Vela'. If you use the retroflex 'L' (വേള), it means 'time/moment'.
Compound verbs
Malayalam loves compound verbs. Master 'cheyyuka' and you can form hundreds of other verbs just by adding a noun.
Asking about work
It is very common in Kerala to ask 'Vela okke engane pokunnu?' (How is work going?) as a standard greeting.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'cheyyuka'.
അവൻ ഇന്നലെ പറമ്പിൽ വേല ______.
'ഇന്നലെ' (Yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'ചെയ്തു' (did) is correct.
Which sentence is correct for 'The computer is working'?
Choose the right sentence:
Machines 'pravarthikkunnu', they don't 'vela cheyyunnu'.
Match the Malayalam phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching the tense markers: -unnu (present), -thu (past), -um (future).
Complete the dialogue.
A: നീ എവിടെയാണ്? B: ഞാൻ ഓഫീസിൽ ______.
The context implies a present continuous action (I am working).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of 'Vela'
Manual
- • Agriculture
- • Construction
- • Cleaning
Professional
- • Office work
- • Teaching
- • Coding
Domestic
- • Cooking
- • Gardening
- • Laundry
Vela vs. Joli vs. Pani
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesഅവൻ ഇന്നലെ പറമ്പിൽ വേല ______.
'ഇന്നലെ' (Yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'ചെയ്തു' (did) is correct.
Choose the right sentence:
Machines 'pravarthikkunnu', they don't 'vela cheyyunnu'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching the tense markers: -unnu (present), -thu (past), -um (future).
A: നീ എവിടെയാണ്? B: ഞാൻ ഓഫീസിൽ ______.
The context implies a present continuous action (I am working).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questions'Vela' is more general and can mean manual labor or any task. 'Joli' specifically refers to a professional job or employment.
No, for homework, just use 'Homework cheyyuka'. Adding 'Vela' sounds redundant.
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both formal writing and daily conversation.
You should say 'Njan vela thirayukayanu' or 'Njan joli anweshikkukayanu'.
Yes, in certain parts of Kerala (like Palakkad and Thrissur), it refers to a temple festival, but the context usually makes it clear.
The future form is 'Vela cheyyum'.
No, use 'pravarthikkunnu' for machines.
It's an idiom meaning to play a trick or show off. Don't use it to mean 'working hard'.
'Pani' is more informal. It also means 'fever' in another context, so be careful!
You can say 'Kadhinamayi vela cheyyuka' or use the word 'Adhwanam'.
Yes, it is perfectly fine, though 'Joli' or 'Sevanam' might sound more professional depending on the role.
It literally means 'work-man', but it is usually used to mean a domestic servant or male helper.
Expressions liées
ജോലി ചെയ്യുക
synonymTo do a job
പണി എടുക്കുക
similarTo take up work
സേവനം അനുഷ്ഠിക്കുക
specialized formTo perform service
അധ്വാനിക്കുക
builds onTo toil / To work hard
വിശ്രമിക്കുക
contrastTo rest
