Significado
To listen carefully
Contexto cultural
Listening to elders is a core value. Using 'chevi kodukkuka' in a family context often carries a moral weight of being a 'good' or 'obedient' person. In classical poetry, the 'ear' is often described as a vessel to receive the 'nectar' of words. 'Chevi kodukkuka' is the first step in this poetic process. News anchors and politicians use this phrase to demand accountability, asking the government to 'give ear' to the suffering of the public. In sermons (both Hindu, Christian, and Muslim) in Kerala, the congregation is often asked to 'give ear' to the holy scriptures.
Use with '-kku'
Always remember to add the '-kku' or '-nu' suffix to the person or thing you are listening to.
Not for loud noises
Don't use this for hearing a thunderclap or a car horn. Use 'kettu' instead.
Significado
To listen carefully
Use with '-kku'
Always remember to add the '-kku' or '-nu' suffix to the person or thing you are listening to.
Not for loud noises
Don't use this for hearing a thunderclap or a car horn. Use 'kettu' instead.
The Power of Negative
Using 'chevi kodukkunnilla' is a very polite but firm way to say someone is being stubborn.
Eye Contact
In Kerala, 'giving ear' is often accompanied by a slight head tilt, not necessarily intense eye contact, which can be seen as aggressive.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the idiom.
അമ്മ പറയുന്നത് നീ ____ (listen).
The idiom for listening is 'chevi kodukkuka'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the right sentence:
The object of attention needs the dative marker '-nu/kku'.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A teacher is starting a lesson. What does she say?
This is the standard way to ask for attention in a classroom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: അവൻ എന്താ ഒന്നും ചെയ്യാത്തത്? B: അവൻ ഞാൻ പറയുന്നത് ____ (not listening).
The context implies he is ignoring advice, so the negative form is needed.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosഅമ്മ പറയുന്നത് നീ ____ (listen).
The idiom for listening is 'chevi kodukkuka'.
Select the right sentence:
The object of attention needs the dative marker '-nu/kku'.
Situation: A teacher is starting a lesson. What does she say?
This is the standard way to ask for attention in a classroom.
A: അവൻ എന്താ ഒന്നും ചെയ്യാത്തത്? B: അവൻ ഞാൻ പറയുന്നത് ____ (not listening).
The context implies he is ignoring advice, so the negative form is needed.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and in formal speeches.
Yes, if you are listening intently to the lyrics or the melody, you can say 'paattinu chevi kodukkuka'.
'Kelkkuka' is the physical act of hearing. 'Chevi kodukkuka' is the mental act of paying attention.
You say 'അവൻ പറയുന്നത് ചെവി കൊടുക്കേണ്ട' (Avan parayunnathu chevi kodukkenda).
Yes, especially when talking about listening to clients or market feedback.
Yes, 'എനിക്ക് ചെവി തരൂ' is a common way to ask for someone's attention.
Often, yes. If a child 'gives ear' to a parent, it usually means they will follow the advice.
Not really a slang version of the idiom, but 'shradhikk' is a shorter alternative.
No, it is strictly for auditory or metaphorical listening (like 'listening' to advice).
Very common, especially in emotional scenes where one character pleads with another to listen.
Frases relacionadas
ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക
synonymTo pay attention
ചെവി ചായ്ക്കുക
similarTo lean the ear
അനുസരിക്കുക
builds onTo obey
ചെവി അടയ്ക്കുക
contrastTo close the ears
