Significado
Patience is the best quality.
Contexto cultural
In traditional joint families (Tharavadu), patience was essential for harmony. Elders often used this proverb to settle disputes among siblings. Malayalam culture is deeply influenced by Ayurveda, which teaches that healing takes time. This proverb is often used by practitioners to encourage patients during long treatments. The training for these arts takes decades. This proverb is the unofficial motto of many art schools in Kerala. Kerala is home to Hindus, Muslims, and Christians. The concept of 'Kshama' is a common thread in all these religions, making the proverb universally accepted.
The '-ekkāl' Rule
Use '-ekkāl' whenever you want to say 'more than' or 'than' in Malayalam. It's one of the most useful suffixes you'll learn.
Don't over-use it
While it's a great proverb, using it too often can make you sound like you're lecturing people. Save it for moments of genuine frustration or advice.
Significado
Patience is the best quality.
The '-ekkāl' Rule
Use '-ekkāl' whenever you want to say 'more than' or 'than' in Malayalam. It's one of the most useful suffixes you'll learn.
Don't over-use it
While it's a great proverb, using it too often can make you sound like you're lecturing people. Save it for moments of genuine frustration or advice.
Pronunciation of 'L'
The 'L' in 'valiya' is a normal 'L', but the 'L' in 'ekkāl' is the retroflex 'L'. Getting this right will make you sound like a native.
Teste-se
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
ക്ഷമയേക്കാൾ വലിയ ______ ഇല്ല.
'Gunam' means quality/virtue, which completes the proverb.
Which suffix is used for comparison in this proverb?
ക്ഷമ + ______ = ക്ഷമയേക്കാൾ
'-ekkāl' is the standard comparative suffix in Malayalam.
In which situation would you most likely use this proverb?
Someone is angry because the bus is 10 minutes late.
The proverb is used to calm someone down during a delay.
Complete the dialogue.
A: എനിക്ക് ഈ ജോലി പഠിക്കാൻ പറ്റുന്നില്ല. B: വിഷമിക്കേണ്ട, ______.
The proverb provides the necessary encouragement for someone struggling to learn.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use 'Kshama'
Social
- • Traffic
- • Queues
- • Arguments
Personal
- • Learning
- • Healing
- • Goals
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosക്ഷമയേക്കാൾ വലിയ ______ ഇല്ല.
'Gunam' means quality/virtue, which completes the proverb.
ക്ഷമ + ______ = ക്ഷമയേക്കാൾ
'-ekkāl' is the standard comparative suffix in Malayalam.
Someone is angry because the bus is 10 minutes late.
The proverb is used to calm someone down during a delay.
A: എനിക്ക് ഈ ജോലി പഠിക്കാൻ പറ്റുന്നില്ല. B: വിഷമിക്കേണ്ട, ______.
The proverb provides the necessary encouragement for someone struggling to learn.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it is formal enough to be used with a superior, especially if you are discussing a project that requires time and care.
It can also mean 'forgiveness'. In this proverb, it specifically refers to patience/forbearance.
It's a 'glide' used to connect the 'a' at the end of Kshama and the 'e' at the start of ekkāl. It makes the transition smoother.
Yes, it's a common trope for wise characters or grandparents in Malayalam cinema.
There isn't a direct 'opposite' proverb, but phrases about 'haste making waste' (e.g., 'Avasaram abadhamaanu') are related.
Yes, 'nalla' (good) can replace 'valiya' (big), but 'valiya' is the traditional canonical form.
The grammar is slightly advanced (comparative), but the vocabulary is basic, and it's taught very early to learners.
Kshamayekkāl valiya gunamilla.
Yes, it's common to send this as a supportive message to a friend who is stressed.
In some contexts, 'gunam' can mean 'benefit' or 'effect' of a medicine, but here it means 'virtue'.
Frases relacionadas
ക്ഷമിക്കണം
specialized formPlease forgive / Excuse me
സഹനം
synonymEndurance
ക്ഷമയുടെ നെല്ലിപ്പടി
builds onThe very limit of patience
ദേഷ്യം പാടില്ല
contrastAnger is not allowed
