Signification
Indicating a long distance
Contexte culturel
In Kerala, people often give directions in terms of landmarks rather than 'valare dooram'. If they say 'valare dooram', it usually implies you definitely need a bus or auto-rickshaw. The phrase is often used in emotional climaxes where a character realizes how far they have strayed from their roots or family. For the millions of Malayalis in the Middle East, 'valare dooram' represents the painful physical gap between them and their families back home. Historically, distance was measured in 'kaatham'. One 'kaatham' is roughly 1.2km. Today, 'valare dooram' has replaced these traditional units in daily speech.
Use with 'Undǔ'
In 90% of cases, if you are making a statement, end it with 'dūra-m-aṇǔ' or 'dūra-m-uṇḍǔ'.
Not for Time
Never use 'dooram' to describe how long a movie lasted or how long you waited.
Signification
Indicating a long distance
Use with 'Undǔ'
In 90% of cases, if you are making a statement, end it with 'dūra-m-aṇǔ' or 'dūra-m-uṇḍǔ'.
Not for Time
Never use 'dooram' to describe how long a movie lasted or how long you waited.
Metaphorical Power
Use this in essays to sound more profound when discussing progress or change.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'The hospital is very far from here'.
ആശുപത്രി ഇവിടെ നിന്ന് _______ ആണ്.
Distance between two locations is 'dooram'.
Which sentence correctly uses the phrase metaphorically?
Select the correct sentence:
Metaphorical distance refers to progress.
Complete the dialogue.
A: നമുക്ക് നടന്ന് പോകാമോ? B: വേണ്ട, അത് _______.
If you don't want to walk, it's usually because it's far.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are looking at the stars through a telescope.
Stars are at a very long distance.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesആശുപത്രി ഇവിടെ നിന്ന് _______ ആണ്.
Distance between two locations is 'dooram'.
Select the correct sentence:
Metaphorical distance refers to progress.
A: നമുക്ക് നടന്ന് പോകാമോ? B: വേണ്ട, അത് _______.
If you don't want to walk, it's usually because it's far.
Situation: You are looking at the stars through a telescope.
Stars are at a very long distance.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for a long book use 'വലിയ പുസ്തകം' (big book) or 'കൂടുതൽ പേജുകളുള്ള പുസ്തകം'.
'Ere dooram' is more formal and often used in literature or news.
Yes, it is a neutral and polite phrase suitable for all audiences.
You say 'വളരെ ദൂരമല്ല' (valare dooramalla).
No, for height use 'ഉയരം' (uyaram).
Yes, it is very common to use it for progress in life or career.
It is a noun meaning 'distance'.
Use 'എത്ര ദൂരം' (ethra dooram).
Yes, to describe your professional journey or the company's growth.
The opposite is 'അടുത്ത്' (aduthu) or 'കുറഞ്ഞ ദൂരം' (kuranja dooram).
Expressions liées
അകലെ
similarFar away
അടുത്ത്
contrastNear/Close
ദൂരയാത്ര
builds onLong-distance journey
ഏറെ ദൂരം
synonymA great distance
അനന്തം
specialized formInfinite
