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As a Malayalam language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the topic of participles and infinitives. In this lesson, we will explore their forms and uses in sentences. | As a Malayalam language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the topic of participles and infinitives. In this lesson, we will explore their forms and uses in sentences. | ||
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<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Conditional-Sentences|Conditional Sentences]] & [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]].</span> | |||
==Participles== | |||
Participles are verb forms that can be used as adjectives or adverbs. In Malayalam, there are two types of participles: present and past. | Participles are verb forms that can be used as adjectives or adverbs. In Malayalam, there are two types of participles: present and past. | ||
===Present Participles=== | |||
Present participles are formed by adding "-അകാരം" ("-akaram") to the verb stem. For example, the verb "കാണുക" ("kaanuka", meaning "to see") has a present participle form of "കാണുകയുള്ള" ("kaanukayulla", meaning "seeing"). | Present participles are formed by adding "-അകാരം" ("-akaram") to the verb stem. For example, the verb "കാണുക" ("kaanuka", meaning "to see") has a present participle form of "കാണുകയുള്ള" ("kaanukayulla", meaning "seeing"). | ||
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===Past Participles=== | |||
Past participles are formed by adding "-എന്ന്" ("-ennu") or "-ടെ" ("-de") to the verb stem. For example, the verb "ചെയ്തു" ("cheythu", meaning "did") has a past participle form of "ചെയ്ത" ("cheytha", meaning "done"). | Past participles are formed by adding "-എന്ന്" ("-ennu") or "-ടെ" ("-de") to the verb stem. For example, the verb "ചെയ്തു" ("cheythu", meaning "did") has a past participle form of "ചെയ്ത" ("cheytha", meaning "done"). | ||
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==Infinitives== | |||
Infinitives are the base form of a verb and can be used as the subject or object of a sentence. In Malayalam, infinitives are formed by adding "-ടും" ("-dum") or "-നും" ("-num") to the verb stem. For example, the verb "പറഞ്ഞു" ("parannu", meaning "to say") has an infinitive form of "പറഞ്ഞുനോക്കുക" ("parannunokkuka", meaning "to try to say"). | Infinitives are the base form of a verb and can be used as the subject or object of a sentence. In Malayalam, infinitives are formed by adding "-ടും" ("-dum") or "-നും" ("-num") to the verb stem. For example, the verb "പറഞ്ഞു" ("parannu", meaning "to say") has an infinitive form of "പറഞ്ഞുനോക്കുക" ("parannunokkuka", meaning "to try to say"). | ||
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==Using Participles and Infinitives in Sentences== | |||
Participles and infinitives can be used to make sentences more concise and interesting. Here are some examples: | Participles and infinitives can be used to make sentences more concise and interesting. Here are some examples: | ||
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==Practice== | |||
Here are some sentences to practice using participles and infinitives. Translate them into Malayalam, then try to rephrase them using participles or infinitives. | Here are some sentences to practice using participles and infinitives. Translate them into Malayalam, then try to rephrase them using participles or infinitives. | ||
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==Other Lessons== | |||
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* [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Compound-Sentences|Compound Sentences]] | * [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Compound-Sentences|Compound Sentences]] | ||
* [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Present-Tense-Verbs|Present Tense Verbs]] | * [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Present-Tense-Verbs|Present Tense Verbs]] | ||
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* [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Future-Tense-Verbs|Future Tense Verbs]] | * [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Future-Tense-Verbs|Future Tense Verbs]] | ||
* [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] | * [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
* [http://www.languagesgulper.com/eng/Malayalam.html Malayalam] | * [http://www.languagesgulper.com/eng/Malayalam.html Malayalam] | ||
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Revision as of 23:04, 27 March 2023
As a Malayalam language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the topic of participles and infinitives. In this lesson, we will explore their forms and uses in sentences.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Conditional Sentences & Pronouns.
Participles
Participles are verb forms that can be used as adjectives or adverbs. In Malayalam, there are two types of participles: present and past.
Present Participles
Present participles are formed by adding "-അകാരം" ("-akaram") to the verb stem. For example, the verb "കാണുക" ("kaanuka", meaning "to see") has a present participle form of "കാണുകയുള്ള" ("kaanukayulla", meaning "seeing").
Here are some examples of present participles used in sentences:
| Malayalam | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| കാണുകയുള്ള | kaanukayulla | seeing |
| ചെയ്യുകയുള്ള | cheyyukayulla | doing |
| പറഞ്ഞുകയുള്ള | parannukayulla | saying |
Past Participles
Past participles are formed by adding "-എന്ന്" ("-ennu") or "-ടെ" ("-de") to the verb stem. For example, the verb "ചെയ്തു" ("cheythu", meaning "did") has a past participle form of "ചെയ്ത" ("cheytha", meaning "done").
Here are some examples of past participles used in sentences:
| Malayalam | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ചെയ്ത | cheytha | done |
| പറഞ്ഞ | parannu | said |
| പോയി | pooyi | gone |
Infinitives
Infinitives are the base form of a verb and can be used as the subject or object of a sentence. In Malayalam, infinitives are formed by adding "-ടും" ("-dum") or "-നും" ("-num") to the verb stem. For example, the verb "പറഞ്ഞു" ("parannu", meaning "to say") has an infinitive form of "പറഞ്ഞുനോക്കുക" ("parannunokkuka", meaning "to try to say").
Here are some examples of infinitives used in sentences:
| Malayalam | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ചെയ്യുന്നുവെങ്കിലും | cheyyunnuvengilum | to do |
| കാണുന്നതുവേണ്ടാ | kaanunnathuvennaada | to see |
| പറഞ്ഞുനോക്കുക | parannunokkuka | to try to say |
Using Participles and Infinitives in Sentences
Participles and infinitives can be used to make sentences more concise and interesting. Here are some examples:
- We saw the man who was running. (long form)
- We saw the running man. (short form using present participle)
- She told me that she will come tomorrow. (long form)
- Her coming tomorrow was told to me. (short form using "coming" infinitive)
Practice
Here are some sentences to practice using participles and infinitives. Translate them into Malayalam, then try to rephrase them using participles or infinitives.
- The boy who is singing is my brother.
- I need to find the book that you read last week.
- She will ask you for the money that you borrowed from her.
I hope this lesson has been helpful in understanding participles and infinitives in Malayalam. Keep practicing and using them in your sentences to become a more proficient speaker!
Other Lessons
- Compound Sentences
- Present Tense Verbs
- Nouns and Adjectives
- Nouns
- Vowel Markers
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Passive Voice
- Basic Letters
- Future Tense Verbs
- Questions
Sources
Videos
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