Signification
Clean and breathable air
Contexte culturel
Keralites take great pride in the 'greenery' of their state. 'Shuddhavayu' is often used in political and social slogans to protect the environment and forests. In Ayurvedic medicine, breathing 'Shuddhavayu' is considered the first step to healing. Many treatment centers are located in forests or hills for this reason. The 'Naalukettu' (traditional home) design focuses on the 'Aankanam' (central courtyard) to circulate air, ensuring the house always has 'Shuddhavayu'. In cities like Kochi, 'Shuddhavayu' has become a topic of concern due to waste plant fires and traffic, leading to a rise in indoor air purifiers.
Natural Collocation
Always use 'nalla' (good) with shuddhavayu to sound more native.
Don't say 'Clean Wind'
Avoid saying 'Vruthiyulla Kaattu'. It sounds like the wind took a bath!
Signification
Clean and breathable air
Natural Collocation
Always use 'nalla' (good) with shuddhavayu to sound more native.
Don't say 'Clean Wind'
Avoid saying 'Vruthiyulla Kaattu'. It sounds like the wind took a bath!
Metaphorical Mastery
Use it in job interviews to describe a new perspective you bring: 'ഞാൻ ഈ കമ്പനിക്ക് ഒരു ശുദ്ധവായു ആയിരിക്കും' (I will be a breath of fresh air for this company).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
നഗരത്തിൽ ______ കുറവാണ്.
The sentence means 'There is less fresh air in the city.'
Which verb is most commonly used with 'ശുദ്ധവായു'?
ശുദ്ധവായു ______.
You 'breathe' (shwasikkuka) air.
Match the sentence to the situation.
ഈ പുതിയ ജോലി എനിക്ക് ഒരു ശുദ്ധവായു പോലെയാണ്.
This is the metaphorical use of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: എന്തിനാ ജനൽ തുറക്കുന്നത്? B: അകത്ത് വായു മോശമാണ്, ______ വരാൻ വേണ്ടിയാണ്.
Opening a window is usually to let in fresh air.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesനഗരത്തിൽ ______ കുറവാണ്.
The sentence means 'There is less fresh air in the city.'
ശുദ്ധവായു ______.
You 'breathe' (shwasikkuka) air.
ഈ പുതിയ ജോലി എനിക്ക് ഒരു ശുദ്ധവായു പോലെയാണ്.
This is the metaphorical use of the phrase.
A: എന്തിനാ ജനൽ തുറക്കുന്നത്? B: അകത്ത് വായു മോശമാണ്, ______ വരാൻ വേണ്ടിയാണ്.
Opening a window is usually to let in fresh air.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is neutral. It's used in both news reports and casual chats.
Usually no. AC air is 'thanutha vayu' (cold air). Shuddhavayu implies natural purity.
Malinamaya vayu (polluted air) or puka (smoke).
In Malayalam script, it is written as one word: ശുദ്ധവായു.
Yes, metaphorically, to say they are refreshing or bring a positive change.
Expressions liées
ശ്വാസം മുട്ടുക
contrastTo feel suffocated
പുതുമ
similarFreshness/Novelty
പ്രകൃതി ഭംഗി
builds onNatural beauty
വായു മലിനീകരണം
contrastAir pollution
