المعنى
Describing a recently acquired item
خلفية ثقافية
During Vishu, it is a tradition to wear 'Kodi' (brand new clothes). People will often ask 'Ithu puthiyathano?' to admire the new attire. When visiting a new house, guests use this phrase to compliment the host on the freshness of the construction and decor. Some people might avoid saying 'Ithu puthiyathaanu' too loudly to prevent 'Drishti'. They might instead say 'Kuzhappamilla' (It's okay/not bad). With the rise of tech vlogging in Malayalam, 'Ithu puthiyathaanu' has become a standard opening for gadget reviews.
The '-thu' Rule
Always remember to add '-thu' if you want to say 'is new' without naming the object again.
People vs Objects
Never use this for your new boss or a new baby; it sounds like you're talking about a piece of furniture.
المعنى
Describing a recently acquired item
The '-thu' Rule
Always remember to add '-thu' if you want to say 'is new' without naming the object again.
People vs Objects
Never use this for your new boss or a new baby; it sounds like you're talking about a piece of furniture.
Sound like a Native
Shorten it to 'Puthiyathaa' in casual chats to sound more natural.
Complimenting
If someone says this to you, a good reply is 'Nന്നായിട്ടുണ്ട്!' (It's very good!).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'new'.
ഈ പുസ്തകം ______ ആണ്.
When ending the sentence with 'is', you must use 'puthiyathaanu'.
Which sentence is correct when showing a friend your new car?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Ithu' is for objects, and 'puthiyathaanu' is the correct predicate form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: നിന്റെ ബാഗ് പഴയതാണോ? B: അല്ല, ______.
B is correcting A, saying 'No, this is new'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You just unboxed a new laptop.
You use 'puthiyathaanu' for newly unboxed items.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
New vs Old
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينഈ പുസ്തകം ______ ആണ്.
When ending the sentence with 'is', you must use 'puthiyathaanu'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Ithu' is for objects, and 'puthiyathaanu' is the correct predicate form.
A: നിന്റെ ബാഗ് പഴയതാണോ? B: അല്ല, ______.
B is correcting A, saying 'No, this is new'.
Situation: You just unboxed a new laptop.
You use 'puthiyathaanu' for newly unboxed items.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةNo, it's better to say 'Puthiya kunju' (New baby) or 'Kunju jannichu' (Baby was born).
'Puthiya' is an adjective (New car), 'Puthiyathu' is a noun/predicate (This is new).
Use 'Ithu puthiyathalla'.
Yes, many Malayalis say 'Ithu new aanu', but 'Puthiyathaanu' is more authentic.
Say 'Ithu puthiyathano?'.
Yes, 'Ee idea puthiyathaanu' is perfectly correct.
'Ithu puthiyathayirunnu' (This was new).
It is neutral and can be used in almost any situation.
Say 'Ellam puthiyathaanu'.
'Pazhayathaanu' (It is old).
Yes, for plural objects, you say 'Iva puthiyathaanu'.
Technically yes, but 'Fresh aanu' is more common for food.
The 'nu' in 'aanu' is the standard ending for the verb 'to be' in Malayalam.
In script, it is often written as one word, but it is a combination of 'Puthiyathu' and 'aanu'.
عبارات ذات صلة
പഴയതാണ്
contrastIt is old
പുതുപുത്തൻ
specialized formBrand new
ഫ്രഷ് ആണ്
similarIt is fresh
ആധുനികം
similarModern
പുതിയ ആൾ
builds onNew person
