मतलब
Creating art on paper.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The tradition of 'Kalamezhuthu' involves drawing large, colorful pictures of deities on the floor using natural powders. It is a ritualistic form of 'chithram varaykkuka'. Art competitions (Chithrarachana Malsaram) are a major part of school life in Kerala, fostering a culture where drawing is a highly valued skill. Kerala Mural Paintings are world-renowned. They use a specific style of 'varaykkuka' that emphasizes bold lines and vibrant natural colors. Many young Malayalis share their 'sketches' on Instagram, often using the phrase 'Njan varacha chithram' (The picture I drew) in their captions.
Use 'Padam' for friends
In casual talk, say 'Padam varaykkuka' instead of 'Chithram varaykkuka'. It sounds more natural.
Don't say 'take'
Never use the verb 'edukkuka' (take) with 'chithram' if you mean drawing. It only works for photos.
मतलब
Creating art on paper.
Use 'Padam' for friends
In casual talk, say 'Padam varaykkuka' instead of 'Chithram varaykkuka'. It sounds more natural.
Don't say 'take'
Never use the verb 'edukkuka' (take) with 'chithram' if you mean drawing. It only works for photos.
Verb endings
Remember that 'varaykkuka' is the base form. Use 'varaykkunnu' for 'is drawing' and 'varachu' for 'drew'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'varaykkuka'.
കുട്ടി ഒരു പൂവ് _______. (The child is drawing a flower.)
The context is drawing a flower, so 'varaykkunnu' (is drawing) is correct. 'Ezhuthunnu' means writing and 'vayikkunnu' means reading.
Which sentence means 'I drew a picture yesterday'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Innle' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'varachu'.
Match the Malayalam phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
This tests the distinction between drawing, photography, and writing.
Complete the dialogue.
A: നിനക്ക് ചിത്രം വരയ്ക്കാൻ ഇഷ്ടമാണോ? B: അതെ, എനിക്ക് ______ ഇഷ്ടമാണ്.
After 'ishtamanu' (like), the infinitive form 'varaykkan' (to draw) is used.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Art Tools in Malayalam
Tools
- • പെൻസിൽ (Pencil)
- • ബ്രഷ് (Brush)
- • പേപ്പർ (Paper)
- • നിറങ്ങൾ (Colors)
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासകുട്ടി ഒരു പൂവ് _______. (The child is drawing a flower.)
The context is drawing a flower, so 'varaykkunnu' (is drawing) is correct. 'Ezhuthunnu' means writing and 'vayikkunnu' means reading.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Innle' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'varachu'.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
This tests the distinction between drawing, photography, and writing.
A: നിനക്ക് ചിത്രം വരയ്ക്കാൻ ഇഷ്ടമാണോ? B: അതെ, എനിക്ക് ______ ഇഷ്ടമാണ്.
After 'ishtamanu' (like), the infinitive form 'varaykkan' (to draw) is used.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, 'chithram varaykkuka' is perfectly fine for drawing on a computer or tablet.
'Chithram' is more formal/standard, while 'padam' is more colloquial and common in daily speech.
You say 'എനിക്ക് ചിത്രം വരയ്ക്കണം' (Enikku chithram varaykkanam).
You can use 'varnachithram varaykkuka' or simply 'painting cheyyuka'.
Yes, 'മുഖചിത്രം വരയ്ക്കുക' (mukha-chithram varaykkuka) means to draw a portrait.
It can be used for drawing lines (vara varaykkuka) or even in some contexts for 'pulling' something.
You say 'ചിത്രരചനാ അധ്യാപകൻ' (Chithrarachana adhyapakan) or simply 'Drawing teacher'.
Yes, very common. Most children are encouraged to learn drawing from a young age.
The past tense is 'varachu' (വരച്ചു).
It means 'to make a picture', which is understandable but 'varaykkuka' is much more natural.
संबंधित मुहावरे
നിറം നൽകുക
similarTo give color / To color in
രേഖാചിത്രം
specialized formSketch / Line drawing
ചിത്രരചന
synonymThe act of creating a picture
പെയിന്റിംഗ്
similarPainting
