How to Say “Crane” in Malayalam

കൊക്ക്
kokkŭ/kokkɨ/
The English word crane translates to Malayalam as കൊക്ക് (kokkŭ).
Meaning: machinery (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced kokkŭ (/kokkɨ/).

Did you know?

  • The word കൊക്ക് is used to describe a person's nose in a playful or descriptive way if it has a long or hooked shape.
  • In Kerala folklore and regional idioms, the കൊക്ക് is often used as a symbol of patience or a calculated wait for an opportunity.
  • Beyond its meaning as a bird or machine, കൊക്ക് can refer to a 'hook' in a general sense when describing tools or curved shapes.

Examples in context

  • ആ കൊക്ക് ഒറ്റക്കാലിൽ നിൽക്കുകയായിരുന്നു.
    The crane was standing on one leg.
    This sentence shows how to use കൊക്ക് when describing the crane standing on one leg.
    Tatoeba #766342 by jjrodz, translation #44971 by orcrist

Example conversation

Arjun and Sridevi are visiting a construction site.

  1. ശ്രീദേവി Sridevi

    അർജുൻ, ആ കൊക്ക് നോക്കൂ.
    Arjun, aa kokku nokkoo.
    Arjun, look at that crane.
  2. അർജുൻ Arjun

    അത് വളരെ ഉയരമുള്ളതാണ്.
    Athu valare uyarammullathaanu.
    That is very tall.
  3. ശ്രീദേവി Sridevi

    അത് ഭാരമുള്ള സാധനങ്ങൾ ഉയർത്തുന്നു.
    Athu bharamulla sadhanangal uyarthunnu.
    It lifts heavy things.
  4. അർജുൻ Arjun

    അതെ, അത് വേഗത്തിൽ പ്രവർത്തിക്കുന്നു.
    Athe, athu vegathil pravarthikkunnu.
    Yes, it is working quickly.

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