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Welcome to the lesson on Nouns and Adjectives! This is a crucial step in your journey to mastering the Malayalam language. Understanding how to use nouns and adjectives will not only enhance your vocabulary but also help you construct meaningful sentences that reflect your thoughts and feelings in Malayalam.

In this lesson, we will explore the following:

• What are Nouns?

• Types of Nouns

• What are Adjectives?

• Types of Adjectives

• How to use Nouns and Adjectives together in sentences

• Examples to illustrate the concepts

• Practice Exercises to reinforce your learning

By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident in your ability to identify and use nouns and adjectives. Let's dive in!

What are Nouns?

Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. In Malayalam, nouns can be classified into various categories based on their characteristics.

Types of Nouns

1. Common Nouns: General names of people or things.

2. Proper Nouns: Specific names of people, places, or organizations.

3. Collective Nouns: Words that represent a group of people or things.

4. Abstract Nouns: Names for things that cannot be seen or touched, such as ideas or qualities.

Here are some examples of nouns in Malayalam:

Malayalam	Pronunciation	English
കുട്ടി	kuṭṭi	child
കേരളം	kēraḷaṁ	Kerala
പുസ്തകം	pustakaṁ	book
സ്നേഹം	snēhaṁ	love

What are Adjectives?

Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. They provide additional information about a noun, such as its color, size, quantity, or quality.

Types of Adjectives

1. Descriptive Adjectives: Describe the qualities of a noun.

2. Quantitative Adjectives: Indicate the quantity of a noun.

3. Demonstrative Adjectives: Point out specific nouns.

4. Possessive Adjectives: Show ownership.

Here are some examples of adjectives in Malayalam:

Malayalam	Pronunciation	English
വലിയ	valiya	big
ചെറു	ceṟu	small
ചുവപ്പ്	cuvappa	red
എന്റെ	ente	my

Nouns and Adjectives Together

In Malayalam, adjectives usually come before the nouns they modify. For example, in English, we say "big house," while in Malayalam, it would be "വലിയ വീട്ടു" (valiya vīṭṭu).

Here are some combined examples:

Malayalam	Pronunciation	English
വലിയ കുട്ടി	valiya kuṭṭi	big child
ചെറു പുസ്തകം	ceṟu pustakaṁ	small book
ചുവപ്പ് പണ്ട്	cuvappa paṇṭ	red flower
എന്റെ വീട്	ente vīṭu	my house

Practice Exercises

Now that we have covered the basics of nouns and adjectives, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!

Exercise 1: Identify the Noun

Read the following sentences and underline the nouns.

1. കുട്ടി പുറത്തു കളിക്കുന്നു. (The child is playing outside.)

2. ഞങ്ങൾ കേരളത്തിലേക്ക് പോകുന്നു. (We are going to Kerala.)

3. അവൻ ഒരു പുസ്തകം വായിക്കുന്നു. (He is reading a book.)

Solution:

1. കുട്ടി (child)

2. കേരളം (Kerala)

3. പുസ്തകം (book)

Exercise 2: Identify the Adjective

Read the following sentences and underline the adjectives.

1. വലിയ പൂവ് തിളങ്ങുന്നു. (The big flower is blooming.)

2. എന്റെ ചെറു വീട് കാണാം. (You can see my small house.)

3. ചുവപ്പ് കുരുന്ന് വളരെ സന്തോഷവാനാണ്. (The red boy is very happy.)

Solution:

1. വലിയ (big)

2. ചെറു (small)

3. ചുവപ്പ് (red)

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with appropriate nouns or adjectives.

1. __________ (big) വണ്ടി (car).

2. __________ (small) പൂവ് (flower).

3. __________ (my) പുസ്തകം (book).

Solution:

1. വലിയ (valiya)

2. ചെറു (ceṟu)

3. എന്റെ (ente)

Exercise 4: Match the Nouns with Adjectives

Match the nouns with suitable adjectives.

| Noun | Adjective |

|---------------|----------------|

| 1. പൂവ് | A. ചെറിയ |

| 2. വീട് | B. വലിയ |

| 3. കുട്ടി | C. ചുവപ്പ് |

Solution:

1. പൂവ് - C. ചുവപ്പ് (flower - red)

2. വീട് - B. വലിയ (house - big)

3. കുട്ടി - A. ചെറിയ (child - small)

Exercise 5: Create Sentences

Using the following nouns and adjectives, create sentences:

• Nouns: കുട്ടി (child), വീട് (house)

• Adjectives: വലിയ (big), ചെറു (small)

Solution:

1. വലിയ കുട്ടി (big child) - "വലിയ കുട്ടി എന്റെ കൂട്ടുകാരനാണ്." (The big child is my friend.)

2. ചെറു വീട് (small house) - "ഞങ്ങളുടെ ചെറു വീട് വളരെ സുന്ദരമാണ്." (Our small house is very beautiful.)

Exercise 6: Translate the Sentences

Translate the following sentences to Malayalam.

1. The red flower is beautiful.

2. My big house is here.

Solution:

1. ചുവപ്പ് പൂവ് സുന്ദരമാണ്. (Cuvappa pūv sundaraṁāṇu.)

2. എന്റെ വലിയ വീട് ഇവിടെ ആണ്. (Ente valiya vīṭu ivide āṇu.)

Exercise 7: Choose the Correct Adjective

Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence.

1. The ______ (big/small) child is playing.

2. I have a ______ (red/green) book.

Solution:

1. big - "The big child is playing." (വലിയ കുട്ടി കളിക്കുന്നു.)

2. red - "I have a red book." (എനിക്ക് ഒരു ചുവപ്പ് പുസ്തകം ഉണ്ട്.)

Exercise 8: Describe the Nouns

Write a sentence describing the following nouns using adjectives.

1. കുട്ടി (child)

2. വീട് (house)

Solution:

1. "കുട്ടി വളരെ സന്തോഷവാനാണ്." (The child is very happy.)

2. "വീട് നല്ല വാസ്തുശില്പത്തിലാണ്." (The house is in good architecture.)

Exercise 9: Find the Mistake

Identify the mistake in the following sentences and correct them.

1. വലിയ കുട്ടി ചെറു ആണ്. (The big child is small.)

2. എന്റെ വീട് ചുവപ്പ് ആണ്. (My house is red.)

Solution:

1. Corrected: "വലിയ കുട്ടി വലിയ ആണ്." (The big child is big.)

2. Corrected: "എന്റെ വീട് വെള്ളയാണ്." (My house is white.)

Exercise 10: Combine Nouns and Adjectives

Combine the following nouns and adjectives to form correct phrases.

• Nouns: പൂവ് (flower), വീട് (house)

• Adjectives: വലിയ (big), ചെറു (small)

Solution:

1. വലിയ പൂവ് (big flower)

2. ചെറു വീട് (small house)

Congratulations! You've completed the lesson on nouns and adjectives in Malayalam. As you practice more, you'll become more fluent in using these essential building blocks of the language. Keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Malayalam Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Malayalam Script

• Basic Letters
• Conjunct Consonants
• Vowel Markers
• Syllable Structure

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Everyday Phrases

• Greetings and Introductions
• Asking for Directions
• Food and Drink
• Numbers and Time

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject Pronouns
• Word Order
• Nouns and Adjectives
• Present Tense Verbs

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing People
• Datings
• Work and Professions

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Kerala Culture and Traditions

• The Land of Kerala
• Festivals of Kerala
• Arts and Performances
• Cuisine and Food Traditions

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Future and Past Tenses

• Future Tense Verbs
• Past Tense Verbs
• Compound Sentences
• Noun Cases

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Travel and Accommodation

• Booking a Hotel
• Means of Transport
• Tourist Attractions
• Emergencies

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Malayalam Cinema and Literature

• Golden Era of Malayalam Cinema
• Famous Malayalam Writers and Works
• Malayalam Music

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Advanced Sentence Structures

• Passive Voice
• Conditional Sentences
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Participles and Infinitives

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Technology and Social Media

• Using Social Media
• Emoticons and Expressions
• Technology and Gadgets
• E-commerce and Banking

Sources

• Malayalam grammar - Wikipedia
• moreadjectives - Learn Malayalam Grammar
• Malayalam Grammar - 17 Lessons

Other Lessons

• Questions
• How to Use Have
• Conditional Sentences
• How to Use Be
• Give your Opinion
• Subject Pronouns
• 0 to A1 Course
• Adjectives
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Conditional Mood

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