Significado
To delay something intentionally.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is synonymous with 'Red Tape' in Kerala. It reflects the common frustration of citizens dealing with slow-moving government files. In Malayali culture, saying 'No' directly can be seen as rude. People often use 'Kambi neettal' as a polite (though frustrating) way to avoid saying no. Malayalam movies often use this phrase to depict cunning politicians or lazy protagonists. It's a staple in comedy scripts. It is used across all age groups, from children avoiding chores to elders discussing family disputes.
Use with Sarcasm
This idiom works best with a slightly sarcastic tone to show you know the other person is making excuses.
Not for Emergencies
Never use this if someone is genuinely delayed by an accident or emergency.
Significado
To delay something intentionally.
Use with Sarcasm
This idiom works best with a slightly sarcastic tone to show you know the other person is making excuses.
Not for Emergencies
Never use this if someone is genuinely delayed by an accident or emergency.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
അവൻ പണം തരാതെ വെറുതെ ______.
'കമ്പി നീട്ടുകയാണ്' is the correct idiom for stalling.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'Kambi Neettuka'?
Choose the correct scenario:
The idiom refers to intentional delay or stalling.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'എന്റെ ബുക്ക് എപ്പോൾ തരും?' B: 'അത്... ഞാൻ നാളെ തരാം.' A: 'നീ എന്നും ഇതാണ് പറയുന്നത്. വെറുതെ ______.'
'Neettanda' means 'don't stretch/stall'.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosഅവൻ പണം തരാതെ വെറുതെ ______.
'കമ്പി നീട്ടുകയാണ്' is the correct idiom for stalling.
Choose the correct scenario:
The idiom refers to intentional delay or stalling.
A: 'എന്റെ ബുക്ക് എപ്പോൾ തരും?' B: 'അത്... ഞാൻ നാളെ തരാം.' A: 'നീ എന്നും ഇതാണ് പറയുന്നത്. വെറുതെ ______.'
'Neettanda' means 'don't stretch/stall'.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasIt can be seen as slightly confrontational or sarcastic, so use it with friends or people you are comfortable with.
Yes, but usually when talking *about* a delay to a colleague, not necessarily *to* your boss.
Frases relacionadas
വട്ടം കറക്കുക
similarTo make someone go in circles.
നീട്ടിക്കൊണ്ടുപോവുക
synonymTo drag something out.
ഒഴികഴിവ് പറയുക
builds onTo give excuses.
