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തീരുമാനം എടുക്കുക

തരമന എടകകക

Make a decision

Significado

Coming to a conclusion

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Contexto cultural

Decisions are rarely individual. Even for personal matters like buying a phone, Malayalis often consult 'naalu per' (four people/society). In business, 'theerumanam edukkuka' is often delayed to ensure hierarchy is respected. The 'boss' usually takes the final decision. The phrase is a 'mass' dialogue staple. When a hero says he has taken a decision, it usually means a fight is coming. Marriage decisions (Pennu kaanal) are the most common context for this phrase in a formal family setting.

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Use the Past Tense

In 90% of conversations, you will use 'eduthu' (took). Practice this form first.

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Avoid 'Cheyyuka'

Never say 'theerumanam cheyyuka'. It sounds like a direct translation from English and is a hallmark of a beginner.

Significado

Coming to a conclusion

💡

Use the Past Tense

In 90% of conversations, you will use 'eduthu' (took). Practice this form first.

⚠️

Avoid 'Cheyyuka'

Never say 'theerumanam cheyyuka'. It sounds like a direct translation from English and is a hallmark of a beginner.

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Add 'Oru'

Adding 'oru' (a) before 'theerumanam' makes you sound more fluent: 'Njan oru theerumanam eduthu'.

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Consultation is Key

If you want to sound culturally aware, say 'Njangal' (we) instead of 'Njan' (I) when talking about big life decisions.

Teste-se

Fill in the correct form of 'edukkuka'.

ഞാൻ ഇന്നലെ ഒരു തീരുമാനം ______.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: എടുത്തു

'ഇന്നലെ' (Yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'എടുത്തു' is correct.

Which sentence is naturally correct?

Select the correct way to say 'I will decide'.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: ഞാൻ തീരുമാനം എടുക്കും.

Malayalam uses 'edukkuka' (take) with 'theerumanam'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: നീ ഏത് ഫോൺ വാങ്ങും? B: അറിയില്ല, ഞാൻ ഇതുവരെ ______.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: തീരുമാനം എടുത്തില്ല

'അറിയില്ല' (I don't know) implies the decision hasn't been made yet.

Match the phrase to the situation.

When would you say 'ഞങ്ങൾ ഒരു തീരുമാനം എടുത്തു'?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: When you have finished a group discussion and reached a choice.

The phrase indicates a finalized choice.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Fill in the correct form of 'edukkuka'. Fill Blank A1

ഞാൻ ഇന്നലെ ഒരു തീരുമാനം ______.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: എടുത്തു

'ഇന്നലെ' (Yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'എടുത്തു' is correct.

Which sentence is naturally correct? Choose A1

Select the correct way to say 'I will decide'.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: ഞാൻ തീരുമാനം എടുക്കും.

Malayalam uses 'edukkuka' (take) with 'theerumanam'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: നീ ഏത് ഫോൺ വാങ്ങും? B: അറിയില്ല, ഞാൻ ഇതുവരെ ______.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: തീരുമാനം എടുത്തില്ല

'അറിയില്ല' (I don't know) implies the decision hasn't been made yet.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

When would you say 'ഞങ്ങൾ ഒരു തീരുമാനം എടുത്തു'?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: When you have finished a group discussion and reached a choice.

The phrase indicates a finalized choice.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Yes, 'Theerumanichu' is the past tense of 'Theerumanikkuka' and means the same thing. It's shorter and very common.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. It's never out of place.

Say 'Njan ithuvare theerumanam eduthilla'.

'Theerumanam' is a decision. 'Nischayam' is more like 'certainty' or 'confirmation'.

Yes, 'Njan chuvappu niram theerumanam eduthu' (I decided on the red color).

Younger people often use 'Fix cheythu' (Fixed it) or 'Set aakki' (Set it).

Usually, yes. It implies the thinking process is over.

Say 'Oru theerumanam edukkan enne sahayikkoo'.

Yes, in technical Malayalam, you can say 'AI oru theerumanam eduthu'.

You would say 'Njan ente theerumanam maatti' (I changed my decision).

Frases relacionadas

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തീരുമാനിക്കുക

synonym

To decide

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ഉറപ്പിക്കുക

similar

To fix/confirm

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മനസ്സുറപ്പിക്കുക

builds on

To set one's mind

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വിധി എഴുതുക

specialized form

To write the fate/verdict

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