വരൂ
varoo
The English phrase "come" is translated into Malayalam as വരൂ (varoo).
The verb is used to describe the action of arriving or appearing.
Meaning: to arrive, to appear (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
varoo
Did you know?
- In many Malayalam contexts, one might say 'come' to a person who is already sitting or staying put, effectively meaning 'stay' or 'be present' in a social sense.
- Malayalam verbs like വരൂ change their ending based on the level of respect shown to the listener, with the 'oo' sound creating a polite request or invitation.
- In Malayalam, വരൂ is often used not just to ask someone to move toward the speaker, but as a polite way to say 'please enter' when welcoming a guest into a home.
Examples in context
- നാളെ വീണ്ടും വരൂ.Come again tomorrow.This sentence uses വരൂ to suggest a repeat visit tomorrow.Tatoeba #678177 by jjrodz, translation #323324 by CK
- ഞങ്ങളുടെ കൂടെ വരൂ.Come along with us.This sentence uses വരൂ to invite someone to accompany a group.Tatoeba #817283 by jjrodz, translation #433695 by CK
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Example conversation
Sridevi invites Rahul to her home for tea.
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviരാഹുൽ, അകത്തേക്ക് വരൂ.Rahul, akattekk varoo.Rahul, please come inside.
- രാഹുൽ Rahulനന്ദി ശ്രീദേവി.nandi Sridevi.Thank you, Sridevi.
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviചായ കുടിക്കാൻ വരൂ.chaaya kudikkaan varoo.Come have some tea.
- രാഹുൽ Rahulശരി, ഞാൻ വരാം.shari, njaan varam.Okay, I will come.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
