意思
Literal 'green thing'; general term for vegetables.
文化背景
In Kerala, the 'Pachakkari Vandi' (Vegetable Vehicle) is a common sight. It's a small truck that drives through neighborhoods playing music or announcements to sell fresh produce directly to doorsteps. During the festival of Onam, the 'Sadhya' must contain a specific variety of 'Pachakkari'. It is considered auspicious to have a wide array of colors and tastes on the leaf. There is a growing trend of 'Terrace Farming' where people grow 'Pachakkari' in pots on their rooftops to ensure they are eating pesticide-free food. When visiting a house in a village, it's common for the host to give you some 'Pachakkari' from their own garden as a parting gift. It's a sign of hospitality and sharing the earth's bounty.
Collective Noun
Use 'Pachakkari' as a singular word to mean 'vegetables' in general. It's much more natural than the plural.
Not for Fruits
Never use this for fruits. Use 'Pazham' for fruits like bananas, apples, or mangoes.
意思
Literal 'green thing'; general term for vegetables.
Collective Noun
Use 'Pachakkari' as a singular word to mean 'vegetables' in general. It's much more natural than the plural.
Not for Fruits
Never use this for fruits. Use 'Pazham' for fruits like bananas, apples, or mangoes.
The 'Kada' Connection
If you see a sign with 'പച്ചക്കറി', it's almost certainly a grocery store. Look for it when you need food!
Organic is King
If you want to impress locals, ask for 'Jaiva Pachakkari' (organic). It shows you care about health and local farming.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct word for vegetables.
ഞാൻ കടയിൽ നിന്ന് കുറച്ച് ______ വാങ്ങി.
Pachakkari is the word for vegetables. Pazham is fruit, Ari is rice, and Paal is milk.
Which of these literally means 'Green thing'?
What is the literal meaning of Pachakkari?
Pacha = Green, Kari = Thing/Curry component.
Match the Malayalam word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are basic food and shopping related terms.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Customer: ചേട്ടാ, ഇന്ന് നല്ല ______ ഉണ്ടോ? Shopkeeper: ഉണ്ടല്ലോ, എല്ലാം ഫ്രഷ് ആണ്.
In a market context, asking for fresh vegetables is the most logical choice.
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视觉学习工具
Pachakkari vs. Pazham
Common Pachakkari
Daily
- • Carrot
- • Potato
- • Onion
练习题库
4 练习ഞാൻ കടയിൽ നിന്ന് കുറച്ച് ______ വാങ്ങി.
Pachakkari is the word for vegetables. Pazham is fruit, Ari is rice, and Paal is milk.
What is the literal meaning of Pachakkari?
Pacha = Green, Kari = Thing/Curry component.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
These are basic food and shopping related terms.
Customer: ചേട്ടാ, ഇന്ന് നല്ല ______ ഉണ്ടോ? Shopkeeper: ഉണ്ടല്ലോ, എല്ലാം ഫ്രഷ് ആണ്.
In a market context, asking for fresh vegetables is the most logical choice.
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常见问题
12 个问题It is technically singular but used as a collective noun (like 'furniture'). The plural is 'Pachakkarikal'.
Yes! Even though potatoes aren't green, they are 'Pachakkari'.
It is called a 'Pachakkari Kada'.
You can say 'Njan pachakkari mathrame kazhikku' (I only eat vegetables).
Yes, 'Shakavargam', but it is almost never used in conversation.
Yes, in a culinary sense, they are bought at the 'Pachakkari Kada'.
Ask 'Pachakkariykku entha vila?' (What is the price for the vegetable?)
Yes, but usually it implies fresh produce in the Kerala context.
In a meal context, the opposite would be 'Meen' (fish) or 'Irachi' (meat).
Yes, Tamil has 'Pachaikari' which is very similar.
It's a bit insulting; it implies they are dull or inactive.
Say 'Fresh pachakkari' or 'Nalla pachakkari'.
相关表达
പച്ചക്കറി കട
specialized formVegetable shop
നാടൻ പച്ചക്കറി
specialized formLocal/Native vegetables
ജൈവ പച്ചക്കറി
specialized formOrganic vegetables
ഇലക്കറികൾ
similarLeafy vegetables
കറിവേപ്പില
builds onCurry leaves
