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ക്ഷമിക്കണം

കഷമകകണ

I am sorry / Excuse me

意味

Used to apologize or get someone's attention.

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文化的背景

Malayalis value humility. Even if a mistake isn't entirely your fault, saying 'Kshamikkanam' first can de-escalate a situation instantly. In corporate offices in Kochi or Trivandrum, 'Kshamikkanam' is used to interrupt a senior's speech politely. The root 'Kshama' is a spiritual concept. You will see it written on the walls of many ashrams and temples. On Malayalam YouTube or Instagram, creators often start with 'ക്ഷമിക്കണം' if they haven't uploaded in a while.

🎯

The Head Nod

When saying 'Kshamikkanam', a slight downward nod of the head makes the apology feel much more sincere to a Malayali.

⚠️

Don't over-apologize

In Kerala, over-apologizing for tiny things can sometimes make people feel awkward. Use it once and move on.

意味

Used to apologize or get someone's attention.

🎯

The Head Nod

When saying 'Kshamikkanam', a slight downward nod of the head makes the apology feel much more sincere to a Malayali.

⚠️

Don't over-apologize

In Kerala, over-apologizing for tiny things can sometimes make people feel awkward. Use it once and move on.

💬

English 'Sorry'

If you forget the word, 'Sorry' is perfectly fine in cities, but 'Kshamikkanam' will earn you much more respect in rural areas or with older people.

自分をテスト

Match the Malayalam sentence to the correct situation.

1. വൈകിയതിന് ക്ഷമിക്കണം. 2. ക്ഷമിക്കണം, സമയം എത്രയായി? 3. ക്ഷമിക്കണം, നമ്പർ മാറിപ്പോയി.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

Vaikiyathinu = Late; Samayam = Time; Number maarippoyi = Number changed/wrong.

Fill in the blank to complete the apology.

എന്റെ തെറ്റുകൾ ______. (Ente thettukal ______.)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ക്ഷമിക്കണം

The sentence means 'Please forgive my mistakes.'

What would you say if you accidentally bumped into someone?

Stranger: 'Hey!' You: '______'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ക്ഷമിക്കണം

Kshamikkanam is the appropriate response for an accidental bump.

🎉 スコア: /3

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When to use Kshamikkanam

🙇

Apology

  • Spilling tea
  • Being late
  • Wrong number
🙋

Excuse Me

  • Asking time
  • Asking way
  • Interrupting

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Match the Malayalam sentence to the correct situation. situation_matching A1

1. വൈകിയതിന് ക്ഷമിക്കണം. 2. ക്ഷമിക്കണം, സമയം എത്രയായി? 3. ക്ഷമിക്കണം, നമ്പർ മാറിപ്പോയി.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

Vaikiyathinu = Late; Samayam = Time; Number maarippoyi = Number changed/wrong.

Fill in the blank to complete the apology. Fill Blank A1

എന്റെ തെറ്റുകൾ ______. (Ente thettukal ______.)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ക്ഷമിക്കണം

The sentence means 'Please forgive my mistakes.'

What would you say if you accidentally bumped into someone? dialogue_completion A1

Stranger: 'Hey!' You: '______'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ക്ഷമിക്കണം

Kshamikkanam is the appropriate response for an accidental bump.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

5 問

Yes, it is very respectful. However, for minor things, you might not need such a formal word.

'Kshamikkanam' is more common in speech. 'Kshamikkoo' is more like a poetic request.

Try saying 'K-sha' slowly. Even if it's not perfect, people will understand the context.

Yes, it is the perfect phrase for that situation.

Absolutely. It is very common in formal or semi-formal texts.

関連フレーズ

🔗

സാരമില്ല

contrast

It's okay / No problem

🔗

മാപ്പ്

specialized form

Pardon

🔗

കുഴപ്പമില്ല

similar

No trouble

🔄

ക്ഷമിക്കൂ

synonym

Please forgive

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