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മറുപടി നൽകുക

മറപട നൽകക

Give an answer

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Responding to a query.

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文化的背景

In Kerala, directness is valued but must be wrapped in politeness. 'Marupadi nalkuka' is the linguistic wrapper that makes an answer respectful. In IT hubs like Kochi or Trivandrum, 'Marupadi nalkuka' is used in Malayalam-medium meetings to emphasize the need for a formal client response. The term 'Mass Marupadi' is used when a person gives a clever, crushing response to an opponent. In traditional 'Gurukula' settings, a student must wait for the Guru's permission before they 'Marupadi nalkuka'.

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The 'Nalkuka' Rule

Always use 'nalkuka' in written Malayalam to sound more educated and professional.

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Don't be too formal with friends

Using 'nalkuka' with your best friend might make them think you are being sarcastic or cold. Use 'kodukkuka' or 'parayuka' instead.

意味

Responding to a query.

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The 'Nalkuka' Rule

Always use 'nalkuka' in written Malayalam to sound more educated and professional.

⚠️

Don't be too formal with friends

Using 'nalkuka' with your best friend might make them think you are being sarcastic or cold. Use 'kodukkuka' or 'parayuka' instead.

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Dative Case

Remember to add '-kku' or '-nu' to the person you are replying to. (e.g., 'Enikku' - to me).

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Silence is not an option

In Kerala, if you don't 'marupadi nalkuka', people will assume you are angry. Even a 'wait a minute' is better than silence.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'nalkuka' for the past tense.

അവൻ ഇന്നലെ എനിക്ക് മറുപടി ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: നൽകി

'ഇന്നലെ' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'നൽകി' (nalki) is correct.

Which of these is the most formal way to say 'Please reply'?

Choose the formal option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: മറുപടി നൽകൂ

'നൽകൂ' is the polite imperative form of 'nalkuka'.

Complete the dialogue between a teacher and a student.

Teacher: 'ഈ ചോദ്യത്തിന് ആര് മറുപടി നൽകും?' Student: 'ടീച്ചർ, ഞാൻ ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: മറുപടി നൽകാം

The student is offering to do it in the future/immediate future, so 'നൽകാം' (nalkam - I can/will give) is appropriate.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: Replying to an official government email.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: മറുപടി നൽകുക

'Nalkuka' is the standard for official/government correspondence.

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Nalkuka vs Kodukkuka

മറുപടി നൽകുക
Formal Office/Letters
മറുപടി കൊടുക്കുക
Informal Friends/Family

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'nalkuka' for the past tense. Fill Blank A1

അവൻ ഇന്നലെ എനിക്ക് മറുപടി ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: നൽകി

'ഇന്നലെ' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'നൽകി' (nalki) is correct.

Which of these is the most formal way to say 'Please reply'? Choose A1

Choose the formal option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: മറുപടി നൽകൂ

'നൽകൂ' is the polite imperative form of 'nalkuka'.

Complete the dialogue between a teacher and a student. dialogue_completion A2

Teacher: 'ഈ ചോദ്യത്തിന് ആര് മറുപടി നൽകും?' Student: 'ടീച്ചർ, ഞാൻ ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: മറുപടി നൽകാം

The student is offering to do it in the future/immediate future, so 'നൽകാം' (nalkam - I can/will give) is appropriate.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: Replying to an official government email.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: മറുപടി നൽകുക

'Nalkuka' is the standard for official/government correspondence.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

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Mostly, yes. But 'Marupadi' is more like 'Reply' (general), while 'Utharam' is 'Answer' (specific to a question).

Yes, you can say 'അവൻ ഫോണിൽ മറുപടി നൽകി' (He replied on the phone).

The past tense is 'മറുപടി നൽകി' (Marupadi nalki).

You can say 'മറുപടി ഇല്ല' (Marupadi illa).

Yes, many people say 'Reply kodukku', but 'Marupadi nalkuka' is the proper Malayalam form.

It's slightly formal. For a close friend, 'Marupadi tharoo' (Give me a reply) is more natural.

No, for physical reactions, use 'Prathikaranam'. 'Marupadi' is almost always verbal or written.

There isn't a single word, but 'Chodyam' (Question) is the preceding action.

'ഞാൻ മറുപടിക്കായി കാത്തിരിക്കുന്നു' (Njan marupadikkayi kathirikkunnu).

Literally, 'Padi' means step, but in this compound, it has lost that meaning and just means reply.

関連フレーズ

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ഉത്തരം പറയുക

similar

To answer a question

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പ്രതികരിക്കുക

builds on

To react or respond

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മറുപടി അയക്കുക

specialized form

To send a reply

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തിരിച്ചു പറയുക

contrast

To talk back

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