मतलब
Something that deeply affects emotions.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Malayalis are known for their love of 'Prakrithi' (nature) and 'Manushyathvam' (humanity). Idioms like 'Ullil Thattuka' are frequently used in 'Samoohika' (social) dramas which are a staple of Kerala cinema. In Malayalam literature, the 'Ullam' is often described as a temple. Something 'hitting' the inside is like the ringing of a temple bell—it's sacred and profound. On platforms like Instagram and Facebook, 'Ullil Thatti' is the go-to comment for viral videos showing acts of kindness, replacing the more generic 'Nice' or 'Good'. In devotional contexts, a 'Keerthanam' (hymn) is said to 'ullil thattuka' when the devotee feels a direct connection with the divine.
Use for Sincerity
Use this phrase when you want to show you really mean it. It's better than just saying 'good'.
Not for Physical Pain
If you hit your toe, don't say 'ullil thatti'. Say 'vedനിച്ചു' (vedanichu - pained).
मतलब
Something that deeply affects emotions.
Use for Sincerity
Use this phrase when you want to show you really mean it. It's better than just saying 'good'.
Not for Physical Pain
If you hit your toe, don't say 'ullil thatti'. Say 'vedനിച്ചു' (vedanichu - pained).
The Adjective Form
Use 'Ullil thattunna' before a noun to sound like a pro reviewer. E.g., 'Ullil thattunna abhinayam' (Heart-touching acting).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
ആ പാട്ട് കേട്ടപ്പോൾ എന്റെ ______ തട്ടി.
'Ullil' is the correct component of the idiom meaning 'inside/heart'.
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom to mean 'It was heart-touching'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Thatti' is the standard verb used for this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ഈ കഥ ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടോ? B: അതെ, ഇത് എന്റെ ______ ______.
The context of liking a story suggests it touched the heart.
Match the situation to the feeling.
You see a video of a soldier returning home to his daughter.
A soldier's return is a classic 'heart-touching' (ullil thattunna) moment.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासആ പാട്ട് കേട്ടപ്പോൾ എന്റെ ______ തട്ടി.
'Ullil' is the correct component of the idiom meaning 'inside/heart'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Thatti' is the standard verb used for this idiom.
A: ഈ കഥ ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടോ? B: അതെ, ഇത് എന്റെ ______ ______.
The context of liking a story suggests it touched the heart.
You see a video of a soldier returning home to his daughter.
A soldier's return is a classic 'heart-touching' (ullil thattunna) moment.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालYes, if you are talking about why you chose the career or what inspires you. It shows passion.
Absolutely. A surprise party or a kind word can 'ullil thattuka' just as much as a sad story.
'Manassilayi' means 'I understood' (logic). 'Ullil thatti' means 'It moved me' (emotion).
No, it's a standard idiom used by all age groups and in all levels of formality.
Yes, that is also correct and very common.
संबंधित मुहावरे
മനസ്സിൽ തട്ടുക
synonymTo touch the mind/heart.
ഹൃദയസ്പർശിയായ
specialized formHeart-touching (adjective).
കണ്ണ് നിറയിക്കുക
similarTo make eyes well up with tears.
വികാരഭരിതനാകുക
builds onTo become emotional.
