പട്ടി പോ
patti po
The phrase "go away dog" is translated into Malayalam as പട്ടി പോ (patti po).
This phrase is used as a command to tell a dog to leave a place.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun പട്ടി, meaning "dog" and the verb po, meaning "go".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase is informal and is used when speaking to an animal or in a casual setting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb po is in the imperative form used for commands or informal requests.
How do you pronounce it?
patti po
Did you know?
- In many parts of Kerala, using the word പട്ടി (patti) to refer to a dog can sound more derogatory or harsh than the English word 'dog' does. It is often used in insults to call someone a 'dog' or a person of low character.
- The word പോ (po) is the short form of the more formal പോകൂ (pookoo), but using the formal version with a dog would sound quite humorous to a native speaker.
- In Malayalam, the verb പോ (po) is not just a command to 'go' to a destination, but it is frequently used as a dismissive way to say 'get lost' or 'leave me alone' in social arguments.
Examples in context
- പട്ടി പോ, ഇവിടെ നിൽക്കരുത്.patti po, ivide nilkkaruthu.Go away, dog, don't stand here.
Example conversation
A stray dog is blocking the path in a garden.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuഅഞ്ജലി, അവിടെ ഒരു പട്ടി ഉണ്ട്.Anjali, avide oru patti undu.Anjali, there is a dog there.
- അഞ്ജലി Anjaliപട്ടി പോ!Patti po!Go away, dog!
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuഅത് മാറുന്നില്ല.Athu maarunnilla.It is not moving.
- അഞ്ജലി Anjaliവിഷ്ണു, നമുക്ക് ചുറ്റി നടക്കാം.Vishnu, namukku chutti nadakkam.Vishnu, let's walk around it.
