Language/Malayalam/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Malayalam learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the different feelings and emotions in Malayalam language. As language learning is not just about memorizing words, we'll also discover the cultural and social nuances of the terms we'll learn.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Work and Professions & Family Members.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let us start by learning some basic Malayalam words related to feelings and emotions:
| Malayalam | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| സന്തോഷം (santhoshham) | san-THOSH-um | happiness |
| ദു:ഖം (du:kham) | DOOK-hum | sadness |
| കോപം (koo:pham) | KOH-pum | anger |
| പ്രണയം (pra-nayam) | pra-NA-yum | love |
| ദ്വേഷം (dwesham) | DWE-shum | hate |
Use these words in everyday conversations with people and practice their pronunciation to improve your Malayalam speaking skills.
Intermediate Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Now that we have learned some basic words, let's dive deeper into the intermediate level vocabulary. We'll explore more complex emotions and feelings and use them in conversations and dialogues.
Fear and Anxiety[edit | edit source]
In Malayalam, fear can be expressed in different ways depending on the situation. Let us learn some essential vocabulary related to fear and anxiety.
| Malayalam | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ഭയം (bhayam) | BHY-um | fear |
| ഉരാക്കിയിൽ നിന്നുള്ള (uraakkiiL ninnuLLaa) | ur-AA-ki-yil nin-nu-LAA | terrified |
| ചിതറുകയും (chit-RRU-ka-yum) | chi-THA-ru-ka-yum | anxious |
| പിടിച്ചുകളയുന്നു (pi-di-CCHU-ka-la-yun-nu) | pi-di-chum | nervous |
Person 1: ഞാൻ ഒരു ഭയക്കാരനായിരുന്നു (njaan oru bhayakkaaran-aayi-ru-nnu) (I used to be a fearful person)
Person 2: എനിക്ക് പിടിച്ചുകളയുന്നു പിന്നെയോ? (enik-ku pi-di-cchu-ka-la-yun-nu pin-ne-yo?) (Do I look nervous to you?)
Surprise and Shock[edit | edit source]
Surprise and shock are crucial parts of human emotions. In Malayalam, they are expressed using different yet specific terms.
| Malayalam | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ആശ്ചര്യം (aashcharyam) | aa-SHA-chya-um | surprise |
| അതിഭയം (athibhayam) | aa-thi-BHY-um | shock |
| വിസ്മയം (vismayam) | vi-SMA-yum | wonder |
Person 1: ഞാൻ കണ്ണിലെ കുഞ്ഞുപിടിച്ച് ഒരു ആശ്ചര്യം അനുഭവപ്പെട്ടു (njan kannile kunnupidi-chu oru aashcharyam anubhava-pet-tu) (I felt a sudden surprise when I caught a glimpse of her in my eyes)
Person 2: സംഘടനയിൽ നിന്നും വലിയ അതിഭയം ഒരുക്കി (sangha-tanyil ninnum valiya athibhayam orukki) (I was in total shock after coming back from the gathering)
Disgust[edit | edit source]
Disgust is an emotion where we feel aversion or nausea towards a person's behavior, appearance, smell, or taste. In Malayalam, it is expressed using the following words:
| Malayalam | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| നിരാസം (niraasam) | ni-RAA-sum | disappointment |
| കാഴ്ചകളും സ്വഭാവവും വെറുപ്പ് ചെയ്യുന്നു (kaachcha-kalum svabhaa-vavum vere-pu cheyyunnu) | kaazhcha-kalum sva-bhaa-va-vum ve-reup-pu che-yun-nu | It disgusts me how they behave and dress |
Person 1: ആ കാര്യത്തിലെ വാദത്തിലും രൂപത്തിലും ഞാൻ നിരാസം അനുഭവപ്പെട്ടു (aa kaaryat-ttilum vaadat-tilum njaan niraasam anubhava-pet-tu) (I felt quite disappointed in the argument as well as the setup)
Person 2: അവിടെ നീ കാണിച്ച പറക്കുകളത്രേ (avitte nee kaanichcha parakkukal-a-thrae) (The sight of the flying insects disgusted you, right?)
Advanced Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let us dive deeper into advanced Malayalam words related to feelings and emotions:
Envy and Jealousy[edit | edit source]
Envy and Jealousy are two sides of the same coin, and it can be challenging to differentiate between them. In Malayalam, they are expressed as follows:
| Malayalam | Pronunciation | English | ||||||||||||
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| അസഹ്യം (asa-hyam) | aa-SHAH-yum | envy | ||||||||||||
| പൂർണത്തിൽ വിശ്വസിക്കാനായി നിരുസ്ഥരതയ്ക്ക് കാരണമാകുന്നത് (poor-na-thil vishwasikkaan-aayi nir-usthara-thaykku kaaranamaak-un-na-thu) | poornatthil vis-waasi-kkaanaayi nir-u-sthara-thay-kku kaarana-maak-un-na-thu | jealousy.
Person 1: ഞാൻ അന്യോന്യം പേരിലൂടെ അസഹ്യം ഉണ്ടാകാൻ തുടങ്ങി (njan anyo-nyam peeri-loo-de asahyam un-daa-kan tha-dun-gi) (I started feeling envious of each other's names) Person 2: അവൻ നിന്നെഷ്ടാകാൻ പൂർണത്തിൽ വിശ്വസിക്കുകയാണ് അവൻ ജലോഷം പിടിച്ചിരുന്നു. (avan nin-nesh-ta-kaan poor-na-thil vis-waasi-kku-kay-aa-nu avan jaloshum pidichchirun-nu.) (He has always been jealous of you being the best in everything.) Melancholy and Grief[edit | edit source]Melancholy and grief are more profound forms of sadness that occur due to traumatic experiences or significant losses in life. The following are the Malayalam terms for these emotions:
Person 1: ഞാൻ പിന്തുടർച്ചയോടെ വേദനകളിൽ നിന്നും രക്ഷപെടുന്നു (njan pin-tu-dar-chayaat-tay vedan-kalil nin-nu-ma raksha-pet-un-nu) (I am recovering from my sufferings with extreme care) Person 2: ഞാൻ എല്ലാ ആശങ്കകൾക്കും വിരുന്നി (njan ella ashankakal-kum virunni) (I am overwhelmed with grief and sadness) Cultural Notes[edit | edit source]Kerala-the southern state of India is known for its beautiful landscapes, serene backwaters, and lush green fields. Apart from its natural beauty, Kerala is also known for its exquisite art forms, beautiful festivals, and delicious cuisine. Kerala's people are known for being very passionate and expressive with their emotions. One can hear Malayalam spoken by most of the people, which exhibits the love of Keralites towards their language. Malayalam is not just a language but a cultural symbol that unites people of Kerala. To improve your Malayalam Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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