意味
Asking someone to stay until a later time.
文化的背景
Patience is highly valued. If someone asks you to wait, it's often an invitation to slow down and enjoy the moment. The concept of 'Kāthirippu' (waiting) is a major theme in romantic movies, symbolizing eternal love. In Kerala offices, 'Kāthirikkū' is used with 'Dayavāyi' (Please) to maintain a respectful hierarchy. Young Malayalis often use 'Kāthirikkū' in captions for 'Coming Soon' posts or travel teasers.
The 'Onnu' Softener
Add 'Onnu' before 'Kāthirikkū' (Onnu kāthirikkū) to sound much more natural and friendly. It's like saying 'Just wait a bit'.
Don't drop the 'ū'
Saying 'Kāthirikku' to a teacher or boss can sound rude. Keep that final vowel long!
意味
Asking someone to stay until a later time.
The 'Onnu' Softener
Add 'Onnu' before 'Kāthirikkū' (Onnu kāthirikkū) to sound much more natural and friendly. It's like saying 'Just wait a bit'.
Don't drop the 'ū'
Saying 'Kāthirikku' to a teacher or boss can sound rude. Keep that final vowel long!
Body Language
When saying 'Kāthirikkū', a slight head tilt or a hand gesture (palm facing the person) is common in Kerala.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank to say 'Wait for five minutes'.
അഞ്ച് മിനിറ്റ് ______. (Anchu nimiṣam ______.)
'Kāthirikkū' is the correct verb for 'wait'.
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger to wait?
Select the polite form:
The '-ū' suffix makes the command polite for strangers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ചായ എപ്പോൾ കിട്ടും? (When will I get tea?) B: രണ്ട് മിനിറ്റ് ______.
The context requires 'wait' for the tea to be ready.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are on a phone call and need to find a pen.
'Wait for a moment' is the standard phone etiquette.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Where to use 'Kāthirikkū'
Travel
- • Bus stop
- • Railway station
- • Airport
Social
- • Tea shop
- • Friend's house
- • Park
Service
- • Phone call
- • Bank
- • Hospital
練習問題バンク
4 問題അഞ്ച് മിനിറ്റ് ______. (Anchu nimiṣam ______.)
'Kāthirikkū' is the correct verb for 'wait'.
Select the polite form:
The '-ū' suffix makes the command polite for strangers.
A: ചായ എപ്പോൾ കിട്ടും? (When will I get tea?) B: രണ്ട് മിനിറ്റ് ______.
The context requires 'wait' for the tea to be ready.
Situation: You are on a phone call and need to find a pen.
'Wait for a moment' is the standard phone etiquette.
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よくある質問
5 問It's neutral. For very close friends, you can use 'Kāthirikku', but 'Kāthirikkū' is never wrong.
Say 'Enikku vēṇḍi kāthirikkū'.
Yes, 'Oru nimiṣam kāthirikkū' is the standard phrase for 'Hold on'.
'Wait cheyyū' is informal Manglish. 'Kāthirikkū' is proper Malayalam.
Yes, it is very common in restaurants.
関連フレーズ
കാത്തുനിൽക്കുക
similarTo wait while standing
ക്ഷമിക്കുക
builds onTo be patient / To forgive
താമസിക്കുക
contrastTo be late / To stay
വേഗം വരൂ
contrastCome quickly
ഒന്ന് നിൽക്കൂ
similarWait a second / Stop
