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നാടോടുമ്പോൾ നടുവേ ഓടണം

നടടമപൾ നടവ ഓടണ 1

Run with the country

意味

Adapt to the customs around you.

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文化的背景

In Kerala, social harmony is often prioritized over individual expression in public spaces. This proverb is a key linguistic tool used to maintain this balance. Millions of Malayalis live in the Middle East. For them, this proverb is a survival guide to respecting the strict laws and different cultural norms of their host countries. Modern IT hubs in Kochi and Trivandrum use this proverb to bridge the gap between traditional values and global corporate standards. Kerala is known for religious harmony. People of all faiths often participate in each other's festivals, following the local customs of that specific celebration.

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Use it for social ease

Use this phrase when you want to show that you are a flexible and cooperative person in a group.

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Don't be a 'blind' follower

While the proverb advises conformity, modern Malayalis also value critical thinking. Don't use it to justify things that are clearly illogical.

意味

Adapt to the customs around you.

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Use it for social ease

Use this phrase when you want to show that you are a flexible and cooperative person in a group.

⚠️

Don't be a 'blind' follower

While the proverb advises conformity, modern Malayalis also value critical thinking. Don't use it to justify things that are clearly illogical.

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The 'Naduve' nuance

Remember that 'Naduve' (in the middle) is the key. It means being part of the mainstream, not an outlier.

自分をテスト

Complete the proverb with the correct word.

നാടോടുമ്പോൾ ______ ഓടണം.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: നടുവേ

The standard proverb is 'Naduve Odenam' (must run through the middle).

Which situation best fits the proverb?

You are at a traditional Kerala feast (Sadhya) and everyone is eating with their hands.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: You should eat with your hands like everyone else.

The proverb advises following local customs to fit in.

Choose the best response using the proverb.

Ravi: 'I don't want to wear a suit to this formal meeting, even though everyone else is.' Sita: '...'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: നാടോടുമ്പോൾ നടുവേ ഓടണം എന്ന് കേട്ടിട്ടില്ലേ?

Sita is advising Ravi to conform to the professional dress code.

Match the Malayalam words to their English meanings in the proverb.

1. നാട്, 2. ഓടുമ്പോൾ, 3. നടുവേ, 4. ഓടണം

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A

These are the literal components of the proverb.

🎉 スコア: /4

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4 問題
Complete the proverb with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

നാടോടുമ്പോൾ ______ ഓടണം.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: നടുവേ

The standard proverb is 'Naduve Odenam' (must run through the middle).

Which situation best fits the proverb? situation_matching A2

You are at a traditional Kerala feast (Sadhya) and everyone is eating with their hands.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: You should eat with your hands like everyone else.

The proverb advises following local customs to fit in.

Choose the best response using the proverb. dialogue_completion B1

Ravi: 'I don't want to wear a suit to this formal meeting, even though everyone else is.' Sita: '...'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: നാടോടുമ്പോൾ നടുവേ ഓടണം എന്ന് കേട്ടിട്ടില്ലേ?

Sita is advising Ravi to conform to the professional dress code.

Match the Malayalam words to their English meanings in the proverb. Match A2

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: 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A

These are the literal components of the proverb.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

While the language is Malayalam, the sentiment is universal. However, it is most commonly used by Malayalis to discuss their own social behavior.

Yes! If asked how you adapt to new environments, you can say, 'I believe in the Malayalam proverb: Nadodumbol Naduve Odenam.' It shows cultural awareness and adaptability.

It comes from the verb 'Oduka' (to run) + the obligative suffix '-anam' (must/should).

No, it's about situational adaptation. You can keep your values while following the local 'rhythm' in public.

関連フレーズ

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ചെല്ലുന്നിടത്ത് ചെന്നു പറയണം

similar

Speak according to the place you are in.

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പഴയതുപോലെ പാടില്ല

contrast

It cannot be like the old days.

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കൂട്ടത്തിൽ കൂടിയാൽ കുരങ്ങനും ചന്തയ്ക്ക് പോകും

similar

If in a group, even a monkey will go to the market.

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ദേശാചാരം

specialized form

The custom of the land.

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