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ആഴക്കടൽ

ആഴകകടൽ

Deep sea

意味

The deeper parts of the ocean

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文化的背景

Traditional fishermen in Kerala distinguish between 'Theeram' (coast) and 'Aazhakadal'. The deep sea is seen as the domain of 'Kadalamma' (Mother Sea), requiring rituals before entering. The deep sea is a recurring motif in the works of writers like Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, representing the vastness of human destiny and morality. The term 'Aazhakadal' is now synonymous with political debates over fishing rights and environmental protection, following a major controversy in 2021. Malayalam film songs often use 'Aazhakadal' to describe the depth of a lover's eyes or the silence of a broken heart.

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Master the 'Zh'

The 'ഴ' in 'Aazhakadal' is the hardest sound for non-natives. Practice by saying 'banana' in a Tamil/Malayalam accent.

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Context Matters

Don't use 'Aazhakadal' for a deep river. Use 'Aazhamulla puzha' instead.

意味

The deeper parts of the ocean

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Master the 'Zh'

The 'ഴ' in 'Aazhakadal' is the hardest sound for non-natives. Practice by saying 'banana' in a Tamil/Malayalam accent.

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Context Matters

Don't use 'Aazhakadal' for a deep river. Use 'Aazhamulla puzha' instead.

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Metaphorical Power

Use this phrase in your writing to describe complex emotions; it sounds much more sophisticated than just saying 'deep'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Aazhakadal'.

തിമിംഗലങ്ങൾ _________ ജീവിക്കുന്നു.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ആഴക്കടലിൽ

We need the locative case ('in the deep sea'), which is 'Aazhakadal-il'.

Which sentence uses 'Aazhakadal' as a metaphor?

Select the metaphorical usage:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: അവന്റെ അറിവ് ഒരു ആഴക്കടലാണ്.

Comparing knowledge to the deep sea is a metaphorical use.

Match the Malayalam phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ആഴക്കടൽ - Deep Sea

Aazhakadal means Deep Sea.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ഈ കപ്പൽ എങ്ങോട്ടാണ് പോകുന്നത്? B: ഇത് _________ പര്യവേക്ഷണത്തിന് പോകുകയാണ്.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ആഴക്കടൽ

Exploration (paryavekshanam) is usually associated with the deep sea in this context.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Sea Zones in Malayalam

തീരം (Shore)
മണൽ Sand
ആഴക്കടൽ (Deep Sea)
അഗാധം Abyss

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Aazhakadal'. Fill Blank A2

തിമിംഗലങ്ങൾ _________ ജീവിക്കുന്നു.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ആഴക്കടലിൽ

We need the locative case ('in the deep sea'), which is 'Aazhakadal-il'.

Which sentence uses 'Aazhakadal' as a metaphor? Choose B1

Select the metaphorical usage:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: അവന്റെ അറിവ് ഒരു ആഴക്കടലാണ്.

Comparing knowledge to the deep sea is a metaphorical use.

Match the Malayalam phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ആഴക്കടൽ - Deep Sea

Aazhakadal means Deep Sea.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: ഈ കപ്പൽ എങ്ങോട്ടാണ് പോകുന്നത്? B: ഇത് _________ പര്യവേക്ഷണത്തിന് പോകുകയാണ്.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ആഴക്കടൽ

Exploration (paryavekshanam) is usually associated with the deep sea in this context.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

In Malayalam script, it is written as one word (ആഴക്കടൽ) because it is a compound noun.

Technically no. It specifically refers to the sea (Kadal). For a lake, use 'Aazhamulla kayal'.

The opposite would be 'Theeram' (shore) or 'Thira' (shallow waters/waves).

It refers to 'Deep Sea Fishing' rights, which is a major economic and environmental issue in Kerala.

You say 'ആഴക്കടലിൽ' (Aazhakadal-il).

Yes, 'ആഴക്കടലുകൾ', but it is rarely used as we usually refer to the deep sea as a single entity.

It is neutral to formal. It's perfectly fine in both a science book and a conversation with a fisherman.

Yes, in a metaphorical sense, it is the closest common word for 'abyss' in Malayalam.

In Kerala, it refers to tuna, sharks, and other large fish caught by big trawlers.

No, 'Aazham' can be used for anything deep (well, hole, thought), but 'Aazhakadal' is a fixed collocation.

関連フレーズ

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കടലാഴം

similar

The depth of the sea

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ഉൾക്കടൽ

similar

Offshore / Inner sea

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സമുദ്രം

synonym

Ocean

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അഗാധം

builds on

Unfathomable / Very deep

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