Significado
Asking someone to wait outside.
Contexto cultural
In Kerala, it is common for people to wait outside shops or offices in a 'queue' that isn't always a straight line. Saying 'Purathu nilkkoo' helps maintain order in crowded spaces. Privacy in medical consultations is a growing concern in Kerala. Nurses strictly use this phrase to ensure only one patient is with the doctor at a time. In older homes, guests are expected to wait in the 'Poomukham' (veranda). Asking someone to wait 'outside' often refers to this comfortable seating area. With the rise of apartment living, 'Purathu nilkkoo' is often said to delivery partners via intercoms.
Add 'One Minute'
Saying 'Oru minute, purathu nilkkoo' makes you sound much more natural and polite.
Watch the 'Po'
Never say 'Purathu po' to someone you want to be polite to. It sounds like 'Get out!'
Significado
Asking someone to wait outside.
Add 'One Minute'
Saying 'Oru minute, purathu nilkkoo' makes you sound much more natural and polite.
Watch the 'Po'
Never say 'Purathu po' to someone you want to be polite to. It sounds like 'Get out!'
Body Language
A small palm-out gesture or a nod while saying this helps convey that the wait is temporary.
The 'Irikkoo' Alternative
If there's a chair, always prefer 'Purathu irikkoo' (Sit outside). It's much more hospitable.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to say 'Wait outside'.
_______ നിൽക്കൂ.
'Purathu' means outside. 'Akathu' means inside.
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger to wait outside?
Select the correct form:
The '-oo' ending is the standard polite/neutral imperative.
Complete the dialogue between a Nurse and a Patient.
Nurse: 'ഡോക്ടർ തിരക്കിലാണ്. അല്പനേരം _______.'
If the doctor is busy, the nurse will ask the patient to wait outside.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are cleaning the floor and don't want your brother to walk on it.
Asking him to stay outside the room prevents him from dirtying the wet floor.
Match the Malayalam word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary for directions and commands.
🎉 Pontuação: /5
Recursos visuais
Politeness Levels
Banco de exercicios
5 exercicios_______ നിൽക്കൂ.
'Purathu' means outside. 'Akathu' means inside.
Select the correct form:
The '-oo' ending is the standard polite/neutral imperative.
Nurse: 'ഡോക്ടർ തിരക്കിലാണ്. അല്പനേരം _______.'
If the doctor is busy, the nurse will ask the patient to wait outside.
Situation: You are cleaning the floor and don't want your brother to walk on it.
Asking him to stay outside the room prevents him from dirtying the wet floor.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Basic vocabulary for directions and commands.
🎉 Pontuação: /5
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is neutral. However, your tone of voice matters. If said harshly, it can be rude. Adding 'Dayavayi' (Please) makes it very polite.
It's better to avoid it. Use 'Saru, purathu irunnalum' (Sir, please sit outside) or 'Oru nimisham' (One minute).
'Purathu' means 'at the outside' (location). 'Purathekku' means 'towards the outside' (direction). Use 'Purathu' for waiting.
You say 'Anju minute purathu nilkkoo'.
Say 'Akathu nilkkoo' or 'Akathu irikkoo'.
Casual slang would be 'Purathu nikku', dropping the long 'oo'.
English loanwords are very common in Kerala. 'Wait cheyyoo' is often used in modern, urban settings.
Yes, but you would use the informal 'Purathu nilkku' or 'Purathu po'.
Malayalam often uses the same polite form for singular and plural. 'Purathu nilkkoo' works for one person or a group.
You can say 'Sari' (Okay) or 'Ippo varam' (I'll be right there).
Frases relacionadas
അകത്ത് വരൂ
contrastCome inside
കാത്തുനിൽക്കൂ
similarPlease wait
ഇവിടെ നിൽക്കൂ
similarStand here
പുറത്ത് പോകൂ
builds onGo outside
വരി നിൽക്കൂ
specialized formStand in line
