Signification
The duration required for a task.
Contexte culturel
In Kerala, 'സമയമെടുക്കും' is often a polite way to say 'no' or 'not yet' without being direct. It softens the blow of a delay. In IT hubs like Kochi or Trivandrum, this phrase is used to manage 'sprint' expectations. It's the local way of saying 'this is a complex task.' When visiting someone's home, if the host says 'ഭക്ഷണം കഴിക്കാൻ സമയമെടുക്കും,' they are inviting you to stay longer and chat. The makeup for traditional arts like Kathakali takes hours. Artists use this phrase to describe the 'sacred wait' before a performance.
The 'Kku' Rule
Always remember to add 'u' or 'kku' to the person who is taking time. 'Enikku' (to me), 'Avanu' (to him).
Don't say 'Njan'
Never start the sentence with 'Njan' (I) when using this phrase. It's the most common beginner mistake!
Signification
The duration required for a task.
The 'Kku' Rule
Always remember to add 'u' or 'kku' to the person who is taking time. 'Enikku' (to me), 'Avanu' (to him).
Don't say 'Njan'
Never start the sentence with 'Njan' (I) when using this phrase. It's the most common beginner mistake!
Use 'Neram' for flavor
Switch 'Samayam' with 'Neram' in casual settings to sound more like a native speaker.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'സമയമെടുക്കുക'.
ബസ് വരാൻ പത്ത് മിനിറ്റ് ______.
Since we are talking about a general expectation of the bus arriving, the future/habitual form 'edukkum' is most appropriate.
Which sentence correctly says 'It took me time'?
Choose the correct Malayalam translation:
The person taking time must be in the dative case (Enikku).
Complete the dialogue.
A: ഭക്ഷണം എപ്പോൾ കിട്ടും? B: __________________.
'Samayam edukkum' is the correct way to say it will take time.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are stuck in traffic and will be late.
This means 'It will take time to reach.'
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesബസ് വരാൻ പത്ത് മിനിറ്റ് ______.
Since we are talking about a general expectation of the bus arriving, the future/habitual form 'edukkum' is most appropriate.
Choose the correct Malayalam translation:
The person taking time must be in the dative case (Enikku).
A: ഭക്ഷണം എപ്പോൾ കിട്ടും? B: __________________.
'Samayam edukkum' is the correct way to say it will take time.
You are stuck in traffic and will be late.
This means 'It will take time to reach.'
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! You can say 'She takes time to get ready' (Avalkku thayyarakan samayam edukkum).
Yes, it is a neutral and professional way to explain that a task is complex and needs duration.
'Edukkum' is for the future or general facts. 'Edukkunnu' is for something happening right now.
In modern Kerala, yes! Manglish (Malayalam + English) is very common in cities.
Expressions liées
സമയം കളയുക
contrastTo waste time
സമയം ചിലവഴിക്കുക
similarTo spend time
സമയം കിട്ടുക
builds onTo get time
താമസമെടുക്കുക
specialized formTo take a delay
