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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!
 
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== Introduction ==
=== What are Nouns? ===


In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of Malayalam nouns and adjectives. Understanding how nouns and adjectives work in the Malayalam language is essential for constructing meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. Whether you're a beginner or have some prior knowledge of Malayalam, this lesson will provide you with a solid foundation for using nouns and adjectives effectively in your conversations and writings.
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. In Malayalam, nouns can be classified into various categories based on their characteristics.  


Throughout this lesson, we will explore the rules for forming and using nouns and adjectives in Malayalam sentences. We will cover topics such as noun gender, noun cases, adjective agreement, and more. To ensure a comprehensive understanding, we will provide numerous examples and interactive exercises for you to practice and apply what you learn.
==== Types of Nouns ====


Let's embark on this enriching journey into the world of Malayalam nouns and adjectives!
1. '''Common Nouns''': General names of people or things.


== Nouns in Malayalam ==
2. '''Proper Nouns''': Specific names of people, places, or organizations.


=== Noun Gender ===
3. '''Collective Nouns''': Words that represent a group of people or things.


In Malayalam, nouns are divided into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The gender of a noun determines how other words in the sentence, such as adjectives and pronouns, should agree with it. It is important to note that the gender of a noun is not always related to the biological gender of the object or person it represents. It is primarily based on the word's lexical category.
4. '''Abstract Nouns''': Names for things that cannot be seen or touched, such as ideas or qualities.


Here are some examples of nouns belonging to different genders:
Here are some examples of nouns in Malayalam:


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! Malayalam !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Malayalam !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| പുസ്തകം || pustakam || book (neuter)
 
| കുട്ടി || kuṭṭi || child
 
|-
 
| കേരളം || kēraḷaṁ || Kerala
 
|-
|-
| പെൺ || pen || woman (feminine)
 
| പുസ്തകം || pustakaṁ || book
 
|-
|-
| പുരുഷൻ || purushan || man (masculine)
 
| സ്നേഹം || snēhaṁ || love
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the noun "പുസ്തകം" (pustakam) is neuter, while "പെൺ" (pen) is feminine, and "പുരുഷൻ" (purushan) is masculine. Paying attention to noun gender is crucial when using adjectives and pronouns in Malayalam sentences.
=== 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.


=== Noun Cases ===
2. '''Quantitative Adjectives''': Indicate the quantity of a noun.


In Malayalam, nouns change their form depending on their grammatical function in a sentence. These different forms of nouns are called noun cases. Noun cases play a vital role in indicating the relationship between the noun and other elements in the sentence, such as verbs, adjectives, and prepositions.
3. '''Demonstrative Adjectives''': Point out specific nouns.


There are several noun cases in Malayalam, each serving a specific purpose. Let's explore some of the most common noun cases:
4. '''Possessive Adjectives''': Show ownership.


==== Nominative Case ====
Here are some examples of adjectives in Malayalam:


The nominative case is used for the subject of a sentence, the noun that performs the action or is in the state described by the verb. In Malayalam, the nominative case is often the base form of the noun.
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Example:
! Malayalam !! Pronunciation !! English
* ആളുകൾ വന്നു. (Aaḷukaḷ vannu.) - The men came.


In this example, "ആളുകൾ" (Aaḷukaḷ) is in the nominative case, indicating that the men are the subject of the sentence.
|-


==== Accusative Case ====
| വലിയ || valiya || big


The accusative case is used for the direct object of a sentence, the noun that receives the action of the verb. In Malayalam, the accusative case is often formed by adding a suffix to the base form of the noun.
|-


Example:
| ചെറു || ceṟu || small
* ആളുകൾ പുസ്തകം വായിച്ചു. (Aaḷukaḷ pustakam vāyiṭṭu.) - The men read the book.


In this example, "പുസ്തകം" (pustakam) is in the accusative case, indicating that the book is the direct object of the verb "വായിച്ചു" (vāyiṭṭu).
|-


==== Dative Case ====
| ചുവപ്പ് || cuvappa || red


The dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a sentence, the noun to or for whom something is done. In Malayalam, the dative case is often formed by adding a suffix to the base form of the noun.
|-


Example:
| എന്റെ || ente || my
* ഞാൻ ആളുകൾക്ക് പുസ്തകം കൊടുക്കുന്നു. (Ñān aaḷukaḷkk pustakam koṭukkunnu.) - I give the book to the men.


In this example, "ആളുകൾക്ക്" (aaḷukaḷkk) is in the dative case, indicating that the men are the indirect object of the verb "കൊടുക്കുന്നു" (koṭukkunnu).
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==== Genitive Case ====
=== Nouns and Adjectives Together ===


The genitive case is used to indicate possession or association. In Malayalam, the genitive case is often formed by adding a suffix to the base form of the noun.
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).  


Example:
Here are some combined examples:
* ഞാൻ ആളുകൾക്കും പുസ്തകം ഉണ്ട്. (Ñān aaḷukaḷkkum pustakam uṇṭu.) - I have a book too.


In this example, "ആളുകൾക്കും" (aaḷukaḷkkum) is in the genitive case, indicating association with the men.
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=== Plural Forms of Nouns ===
! Malayalam !! Pronunciation !! English


In Malayalam, nouns can be singular or plural. The plural form of a noun is typically formed by adding a suffix to the base form of the noun. However, there are some irregular plural forms that do not follow this pattern.
|-


Here are some examples of plural forms of nouns:
| വലിയ കുട്ടി || valiya kuṭṭi || big child


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! Malayalam !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| പുസ്തകങ്ങൾ || pustakangal || books
 
| ചെറു പുസ്തകം || ceṟu pustakaṁ || small book
 
|-
|-
| ആളുകൾ || aaḷukaḷ || men
 
| ചുവപ്പ് പണ്ട് || cuvappa paṇṭ || red flower
 
|-
|-
| പെൺകുട്ടികൾ || peṇkuṭṭikaḷ || girls
 
| എന്റെ വീട് || ente vīṭu || my house
 
|}
|}


In the examples above, the plural forms of "പുസ്തകം" (pustakam), "ആളുകൾ" (aaḷukaḷ), and "പെൺകുട്ടി" (peṇkuṭṭi) are formed by adding the suffixes "ങ്ങൾ" (ngal), "ൾ" (ḷ), and "കൾ" (kaḷ) respectively.
=== 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)


== Adjectives in Malayalam ==
2. '''കേരളം''' (Kerala)


=== Adjective Agreement ===
3. '''പുസ്തകം''' (book)


In Malayalam, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case. This means that the form of the adjective changes based on the gender, number, and case of the noun it describes.
==== Exercise 2: Identify the Adjective ====


Let's look at an example:
Read the following sentences and underline the adjectives.


Example:
1. വലിയ പൂവ് തിളങ്ങുന്നു. (The big flower is blooming.)
* ഒരു മനുഷ്യൻ മനോഹരമായ പുസ്തകം വായിച്ചു. (Oru manuṣyaṇ manoharamāya pustakam vāyiṭṭu.) - A beautiful book read by a person.


In this example, the adjective "മനോഹരമായ" (manoharamāya) agrees with the masculine singular noun "മനുഷ്യൻ" (manuṣyaṇ) in gender, number, and case. If the noun were feminine or plural, the adjective would have taken a different form accordingly.
2. എന്റെ ചെറു വീട് കാണാം. (You can see my small house.)


=== Comparison of Adjectives ===
3. ചുവപ്പ് കുരുന്ന് വളരെ സന്തോഷവാനാണ്. (The red boy is very happy.)


In Malayalam, adjectives can be compared to express different degrees of comparison: positive, comparative, and superlative.
''Solution:''


To form the comparative degree of an adjective, the suffix "-കുടി" (-kuṭi) is added to the base form of the adjective. For example, "മനോഹരമായ" (manoharamāya) becomes "മനോഹരമാകുന്ന" (manoharamākunna) in the comparative degree.
1. '''വലിയ''' (big)


To form the superlative degree of an adjective, the suffix "-ത്തമ" (-ttama) is added to the base form of the adjective. For example, "മനോഹരമായ" (manoharamāya) becomes "മനോഹരത്തമ" (manoharamattama) in the superlative degree.
2. '''ചെറു''' (small)


Here's an example of the comparison of adjectives in Malayalam:
3. '''ചുവപ്പ്''' (red)


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==== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks ====
! Malayalam !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
Fill in the blanks with appropriate nouns or adjectives.
| പൂമ്പാറ്റം മനോഹരമായിരിക്കുന്നു. || pūmpāṟṟam manoharamāyirikkunnu. || The flower is more beautiful.
 
|-
1. __________ (big) വണ്ടി (car).
| പൂമ്പാറ്റം മനോഹരത്തമാണ്. || pūmpāṟṟam manoharamattamāṇu. || The flower is the most beautiful.
 
|}
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 ====


In the examples above, the adjective "മനോഹരമായ" (manoharamāya) is compared in the comparative and superlative degrees to describe the beauty of a flower.
Write a sentence describing the following nouns using adjectives.


== Cultural Insights ==
1. കുട്ടി (child)


Malayalam is the official language of the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry. It is also spoken by the Malayali diaspora in various parts of the world. The rich cultural heritage of Kerala is reflected in the Malayalam language, which has a close association with the region's history, traditions, and art forms.
2. വീട് (house)


One interesting cultural aspect related to nouns in Malayalam is the system of addressing people based on their relationship to the speaker. In Malayalam, there are specific words used to address family members, friends, elders, and strangers. These honorific terms reflect the importance of relationships and respect in Malayali culture.
''Solution:''


For example, the word "അമ്മ" (amma) is used to address one's mother, "അച്ഛൻ" (acchan) for father, "ചേച്ചി" (chechi) for older sister, and "ചേട്ടൻ" (chetan) for older brother. These terms not only indicate the familial relationship but also convey a sense of endearment and respect.
1. "കുട്ടി വളരെ സന്തോഷവാനാണ്." (The child is very happy.)


Understanding these cultural nuances can greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Malayalam and show respect to the local culture and traditions.
2. "വീട് നല്ല വാസ്തുശില്പത്തിലാണ്." (The house is in good architecture.)


== Practice Exercises ==
==== Exercise 9: Find the Mistake ====


Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are a few exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of nouns and adjectives in Malayalam. Try to complete the exercises on your own and then check the solutions provided.
Identify the mistake in the following sentences and correct them.


Exercise 1: Noun Gender
1. വലിയ കുട്ടി ചെറു ആണ്. (The big child is small.)
Identify the gender of the following nouns:


1. സ്കൂൾ (school)
2. എന്റെ വീട് ചുവപ്പ് ആണ്. (My house is red.)
2. ആൽക്കടല്ല് (ocean)
3. പിടിപ്പിക്കലുകൾ (butterflies)
4. പത്തിനായിരം (thousand)
5. പൊന്നാനി (queen)


Solution:
''Solution:''
1. Neuter
2. Masculine
3. Feminine
4. Neuter
5. Feminine


Exercise 2: Noun Cases
1. Corrected: "വലിയ കുട്ടി വലിയ ആണ്." (The big child is big.)
Identify the case of the underlined noun in each sentence:


1. ആദിത്യൻ പഠിക്കുന്നു. (Aadityan paṭhikkunnu.)
2. Corrected: "എന്റെ വീട് വെള്ളയാണ്." (My house is white.)
2. സൂര്യന് വെളിച്ചം നൽകുന്നു. (Sooryan veḷicchaṁ nalukunnu.)
3. അമ്മയ്ക്ക് പത്തിനായിരം രൂപ കിട്ടുന്നു. (Ammaaykk pattiṉāyiraṁ rūpa kiṭṭunnu.)
4. ഞാൻ അച്ഛനെ സഹായിക്കുന്നു. (Ñān acchanĕ sahāyikkunnu.)


Solution:
==== Exercise 10: Combine Nouns and Adjectives ====
1. Nominative
2. Dative
3. Accusative
4. Accusative


Exercise 3: Adjective Agreement
Combine the following nouns and adjectives to form correct phrases.
Choose the correct form of the adjective to complete each sentence:


1. മനുഷ്യൻ ____________ (മനോഹരമായ/മനോഹരമാകുന്ന) പുസ്തകം വായിക്കുന്നു. (manuṣyaṇ ____________ (manoharamāya/manoharamākunna) pustakam vāyikkunnu.) - The man reads a beautiful book.
* Nouns: പൂവ് (flower), വീട് (house)


Solution:
* Adjectives: വലിയ (big), ചെറു (small)
1. മനോഹരമായ (manoharamāya)


== Conclusion ==
''Solution:''


Congratulations on completing this comprehensive lesson on Malayalam nouns and adjectives! You have learned about noun gender, noun cases, adjective agreement, and more. By understanding the intricacies of noun and adjective usage, you are now equipped to construct grammatically correct sentences and communicate effectively in Malayalam.
1. വലിയ പൂവ് (big flower)


Continue practicing and exploring the Malayalam language to further enhance your skills. The more you immerse yourself in the language and culture, the more confident and proficient you will become.
2. ചെറു വീട് (small house)


Best of luck on your language learning journey!
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!


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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?[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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?[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit source]


Introduction to Malayalam Script


Everyday Phrases


Basic Sentence Structure


Family and Relationships


Kerala Culture and Traditions


Future and Past Tenses


Travel and Accommodation


Malayalam Cinema and Literature


Advanced Sentence Structures


Technology and Social Media

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