意思
Indicating time has passed
文化背景
Punctuality is highly valued in formal events like weddings (Muhurtham), but social visits are more relaxed. Saying 'Samayam vaiki' is the polite way to leave a host's house. The concept of 'time running out' is a common trope in Malayalam thrillers. Characters often shout 'Samayam vaiki!' during climactic scenes. In Kerala offices, arriving 5-10 minutes late is often overlooked, but 'Samayam vaiki' is still expected as a courtesy apology. Temples in Kerala have strict timings for 'Deeparadhana'. If you arrive after the lamps are lit, people will say 'Samayam vaiki' to mean you missed the main ritual.
The 'Ayi' Addition
Adding 'ayi' (became) makes it sound more complete: 'Samayam vaiki aayi'.
Don't say 'Njan vaiki'
Remember, in Malayalam, time is the one that gets late, not you! Always use 'Enikku' (to me).
意思
Indicating time has passed
The 'Ayi' Addition
Adding 'ayi' (became) makes it sound more complete: 'Samayam vaiki aayi'.
Don't say 'Njan vaiki'
Remember, in Malayalam, time is the one that gets late, not you! Always use 'Enikku' (to me).
Polite Exit
Use this phrase to end a phone call politely: 'ശരി, സമയം വൈകി, നമുക്ക് പിന്നെ സംസാരിക്കാം' (Okay, it's late, let's talk later).
自我测试
Fill in the blank to say 'It is late.'
ഇപ്പോൾ സമയം ______.
'Vaiki' is the correct verb for being late.
How do you say 'I am late' correctly?
Choose the natural Malayalam expression:
Malayalam uses the dative 'Enikku' (to me) for this expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: നമുക്ക് സിനിമയ്ക്ക് പോകാം. B: വേണ്ട, ഇപ്പോൾ ______.
B is declining the offer because it is already late.
Match the Malayalam phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the standard temporal expressions in Malayalam.
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4 练习ഇപ്പോൾ സമയം ______.
'Vaiki' is the correct verb for being late.
Choose the natural Malayalam expression:
Malayalam uses the dative 'Enikku' (to me) for this expression.
A: നമുക്ക് സിനിമയ്ക്ക് പോകാം. B: വേണ്ട, ഇപ്പോൾ ______.
B is declining the offer because it is already late.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
These are the standard temporal expressions in Malayalam.
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常见问题
4 个问题No, you should say 'Avan vaiki' (He was late) or 'Avan thamasichu'. 'Samayam vaiki' specifically refers to the time itself.
They are 99% interchangeable. 'Neram' is slightly more informal and refers to the daylight/time of day, while 'Samayam' is more general.
Say 'വൈകിയതിൽ ക്ഷമിക്കണം' (Vaikiyathil kshamikkanam).
It is the past tense form of the verb 'vaikuka' (to be late).
相关表达
സമയം ആയി
contrastIt is time (to start).
താമസം
similarDelay
നേരം വെളുത്തു
contrastIt is dawn / morning.
വൈകിപ്പോയി
specialized formIt has become late (regrettably).
