A1 Collocation 중립

നീന്തുക

നനതക

To swim

Moving in water

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문화적 배경

Swimming is often learned in 'Temple Ponds' (Ambalakkulam). It is considered a rite of passage for many village children. In the 'Below Sea Level' farming regions of Kuttanad, swimming is as natural as walking because water is everywhere. While boat racing is the main event, the ability to swim is a prerequisite for all participants for safety during the frantic races. During the heavy rains of June-July, swimming in flooded fields (paadam) is a common, albeit risky, pastime for youth.

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Use with 'Ariyaam'

To say you can swim, always use the infinitive 'neenthaan' + 'ariyaam'.

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Safety First

In Kerala, always ask 'Ozhukku undo?' (Is there a current?) before you 'neenthuka' in a river.

Moving in water

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Use with 'Ariyaam'

To say you can swim, always use the infinitive 'neenthaan' + 'ariyaam'.

⚠️

Safety First

In Kerala, always ask 'Ozhukku undo?' (Is there a current?) before you 'neenthuka' in a river.

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The 'Kulam' Context

If someone invites you to 'kulathil irangam', they usually mean a casual swim/bath in a pond.

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Metaphorical Mastery

Use 'neenthuka' for debt or work to sound like a native speaker who understands local idioms.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of 'neenthuka' for the past tense.

ഞാൻ ഇന്നലെ പുഴയിൽ _______. (I swam in the river yesterday.)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: നീന്തി

'നീന്തി' (neenthi) is the past tense form.

Which sentence correctly expresses the ability to swim?

How do you say 'I know how to swim'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: എനിക്ക് നീന്താൻ അറിയാം.

The dative 'Enikku' + infinitive 'neenthaan' + 'ariyaam' is the correct structure.

Match the Malayalam word with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

These are the standard tense and noun variations.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are at a beach and want to know if it's safe.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ഇവിടെ നീന്തുന്നത് സുരക്ഷിതമാണോ?

This translates to 'Is it safe to swim here?'

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Where to Neenthuka

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Natural

  • Puzha (River)
  • Kadal (Sea)
  • Kulam (Pond)
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Artificial

  • Neenthalkkulam (Pool)

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of 'neenthuka' for the past tense. Fill Blank A1

ഞാൻ ഇന്നലെ പുഴയിൽ _______. (I swam in the river yesterday.)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: നീന്തി

'നീന്തി' (neenthi) is the past tense form.

Which sentence correctly expresses the ability to swim? Choose A2

How do you say 'I know how to swim'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: എനിക്ക് നീന്താൻ അറിയാം.

The dative 'Enikku' + infinitive 'neenthaan' + 'ariyaam' is the correct structure.

Match the Malayalam word with its English meaning. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

These are the standard tense and noun variations.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You are at a beach and want to know if it's safe.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ഇവിടെ നീന്തുന്നത് സുരക്ഷിതമാണോ?

This translates to 'Is it safe to swim here?'

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it is used for fish, dogs, and any animal that swims.

'Neenthuka' is the verb (to swim), while 'neenthal' is the noun (swimming).

No, for a boat, use 'pokuka' (go) or 'ozhukuka' (float/drift).

It is 'neenthalkkulam' (നീന്തൽക്കുളം).

It is neutral and can be used in any context.

ഞാൻ നീന്താൻ പഠിക്കുകയാണ് (Njaan neenthaan padikkukayaanu).

No, floating is 'pongikkidakkuka'. 'Neenthuka' requires effort.

The past tense is 'neenthi' (നീന്തി).

Yes, very! It is a traditional skill due to the many rivers and ponds.

Yes, it's a common poetic metaphor in Malayalam.

관련 표현

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നീന്തിക്കടക്കുക

specialized form

To swim across

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നീന്തൽക്കുളം

builds on

Swimming pool

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മുങ്ങുക

contrast

To sink or dive

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പൊങ്ങിക്കിടക്കുക

similar

To float

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നീന്തിത്തുടിക്കുക

similar

To splash and swim

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