ആസ്വദിക്കൂ
aaswadhikku
To enjoy in Malayalam is ആസ്വദിക്കൂ (aaswadhikku).
The verb is used to express receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something.
Meaning: to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something (verb)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form ആസ്വദിക്കൂ functions as a polite imperative, used when telling someone to enjoy something.
How does it change in a sentence?
Malayalam uses different forms of this verb to indicate tense and mood.
How do you pronounce it?
aaswadhikku
Did you know?
- The word ആസ്വദിക്കുക (aaswadhikkuka) is part of a linguistic group of words that can also describe the process of 'tasting' or 'savoring' something deeply, rather than just a general sense of enjoyment.
- While ആസ്വദിക്കൂ is used for activities like 'enjoying a meal', if you want to say you 'enjoyed' a person's company or a feeling, Malayalam speakers often switch to using the word സന്തോഷം (santhosham), which means 'happiness'.
- If you are telling a guest to 'enjoy' the food, using the polite imperative ആസ്വദിക്കൂ (aaswadhikku) might actually sound slightly formal or even instructional, as if you are giving them a command to feel pleasure.
Examples in context
- യാത്ര നന്നായി ആസ്വദിക്കൂ.yaathra nannayi aaswadikkoo.Enjoy the journey well.
- ഭക്ഷണം നന്നായി ആസ്വദിക്കൂ.bhakshanam nannayi aaswadikkoo.Enjoy the food well.
Example conversation
Sridevi is giving a book to Vishnu.
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviവിഷ്ണു, ഇതാ നിനക്കുള്ള പുസ്തകം.Vishnu, itha ninakkulla pusthakam.Vishnu, here is the book for you.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuവളരെയധികം നന്ദി, ശ്രീദേവി.Valareyadhikam nandi, Sridevi.Thank you very much, Sridevi.
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviവായന നന്നായി ആസ്വദിക്കൂ.Vayana nannayi aswadikkoo.Enjoy the reading.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuതീർച്ചയായും, ഞാൻ വായിക്കാം.Theerchayayum, njan vayikkam.Definitely, I will read it.
