മനോഹരമായ
manoharamaya
The English word "beautiful" is translated into Malayalam as മനോഹരമായ (manoharamaya).
The word is an adjective used to describe something as attractive.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of manoharam, meaning beautiful or pleasing to the mind and the adjectival suffix -aya.
Which one should you use?
While മനോഹരമായ is a common way to express that something is beautiful, the synonym സുന്ദരമായ is more poetic or formal and is often found in literature.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form മനോഹരമായ is the adjectival form used to modify a noun. In contrast, the base form manoharam is used as a predicate.
How do you pronounce it?
manoharamaya
Did you know?
- The word മനോഹരമായ is derived from the roots manas meaning 'mind' and hara meaning 'stealer'. Literally, something beautiful is something that 'steals the mind'.
- While മനോഹരമായ is standard, youth in Kerala often use slang like കിടു (kidu) or പൊളി (poli) to mean 'beautiful' or 'awesome'. These terms are completely unrelated to the formal roots of the language.
- The term മനോഹരമായ can describe an abstract 'beautiful' thought or a well-structured argument. This usage focuses on harmony and arrangement rather than visual aesthetics.
Examples in context
- ഈ പർവത പാത മനോഹരമായ തടാകത്തിനടുത്തേക്ക് കയറിച്ചെല്ലുന്നു.This mountain path ascends to the beautiful lake.This sentence is useful for describing how a mountain path leads toward a മനോഹരമായ lake.Tatoeba #2727632 by dochash, translation #59174 by Lumi_alt
- വിയന്ന മനോഹരമായ ഒരു നഗരമാണ്.Vienna is a beautiful city.This sentence is useful for stating that Vienna is a മനോഹരമായ city.Tatoeba #652387 by jjrodz, translation #65699 by mamat
- ഫ്ലോറൻസ് ഇറ്റലിയിലെ ഏറ്റവും മനോഹരമായ നഗരമാണ്.Florence is the most beautiful city in Italy.This sentence is useful for describing Florence as a most മനോഹരമായ city in Italy.Tatoeba #759857 by jjrodz, translation #2435 by CK
Example conversation
Lakshmi and Rahul are looking at a painting.
- ലക്ഷ്മി Lakshmiഇതൊരു മനോഹരമായ ചിത്രമാണ്, അല്ലേ?ithoru manoharamaaya chithramaanu, alle?This is a beautiful picture, isn't it?
- രാഹുൽ Rahulഅതെ, നിറങ്ങൾ വളരെ മനോഹരമാണ്.athe, nirangal valare manoharamaanu.Yes, the colors are very beautiful.
- ലക്ഷ്മി Lakshmiനിനക്ക് ഇത് ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടോ, രാഹുൽ?ninakku ithu ishtappetto, Rahul?Did you like it, Rahul?
- രാഹുൽ Rahulഅതെ, ലക്ഷ്മി, എനിക്കിത് ഒരുപാട് ഇഷ്ടമായി.athe, Lakshmi, enikkithu orupaadu ishtamaayi.Yes, Lakshmi, I liked it a lot.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
