Significado
Losing control over a situation.
Contexto cultural
The hand is considered the tool of destiny. 'Kaivittu pokuka' often reflects a sense of 'Karma'—that some things are meant to happen once the initial grip is lost. In many poems, this phrase is used to describe the loss of youth or the passing of time, which 'slips from the hand' like sand. Parents often use this to describe children who have moved to cities and stopped following traditional values. It carries a heavy emotional weight of 'loss of influence.' In Kerala business culture, admitting something 'kaivittu poyi' is a very humble way of admitting failure without taking 100% of the personal blame—it blames the 'situation.'
Use with 'Karyangal'
If you aren't sure what the subject is, use 'Karyangal' (things/matters). 'Karyangal kaivittu poyi' is the safest, most natural way to use this idiom.
Avoid for physical drops
If you drop a glass, just say 'Glass thazhe veenu' (The glass fell down). Using 'Kaivittu poyi' makes it sound like the glass had a mind of its own and rebelled against you.
Significado
Losing control over a situation.
Use with 'Karyangal'
If you aren't sure what the subject is, use 'Karyangal' (things/matters). 'Karyangal kaivittu poyi' is the safest, most natural way to use this idiom.
Avoid for physical drops
If you drop a glass, just say 'Glass thazhe veenu' (The glass fell down). Using 'Kaivittu poyi' makes it sound like the glass had a mind of its own and rebelled against you.
The 'Poyi' shortcut
In 90% of conversations, you will use the past tense 'Kaivittu poyi.' Memorize this form first.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
അമിത ജോലിഭാരം കാരണം എല്ലാം എന്റെ ____ (Everything went out of my hand due to overwork.)
The context of 'overwork' implies a loss of control, which is 'kaivittu poyi'.
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the correct sentence:
An argument (vazhakku) going out of hand is the standard figurative use.
Complete the dialogue.
A: പോലീസ് എന്തിനാണ് വന്നത്? B: സമരം ____, അതുകൊണ്ട് വന്നതാണ്.
Police usually arrive when a protest (samaram) goes out of hand.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosഅമിത ജോലിഭാരം കാരണം എല്ലാം എന്റെ ____ (Everything went out of my hand due to overwork.)
The context of 'overwork' implies a loss of control, which is 'kaivittu poyi'.
Choose the correct sentence:
An argument (vazhakku) going out of hand is the standard figurative use.
A: പോലീസ് എന്തിനാണ് വന്നത്? B: സമരം ____, അതുകൊണ്ട് വന്നതാണ്.
Police usually arrive when a protest (samaram) goes out of hand.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasYes, but it's informal and slightly negative. It means the person is no longer listening to you or has become unruly.
Yes, if you are explaining a crisis. However, in very formal reports, 'niyantranatheetham' (beyond control) is preferred.
'Kai ninnu poyi' is not a standard phrase. Always use 'Kaivittu poyi'.
Almost always. It implies a loss of management, which is usually stressful.
Use 'Kaivittu pokathe nokkanam' (Must see that it doesn't go out of hand).
Frases relacionadas
കൈവിട്ടു കളയുക
similarTo throw away an opportunity.
കൈയാല
contrastA hand-built wall.
കൈപ്പിടിയിൽ ഒതുക്കുക
contrastTo bring under control.
കൈവിഷം
specialized formA 'hand-poison' (metaphor for a spell).
