കൃപ
kṛpa
The English word grace is translated into Malayalam as കൃപ (kṛpa).
This noun refers to elegant movement, poise or balance.
Meaning: elegant movement, poise or balance (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kṛpa
Did you know?
- When describing the 'grace' of a dancer, a Malayalam speaker might use terms related to ലാസ്യം, which specifically refers to the graceful, feminine movements of the goddess Parvati.
- Unlike English where 'grace' can be a period of time given to a debtor, Malayalam uses a different term for a 'grace period', usually സമയപരിധി നീട്ടിക്കൊടുക്കൽ.
- The word കൃപ is borrowed from the Sanskrit word kṛpā.
Example conversation
Sridevi and Rahul are watching a classical dance performance.
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviരാഹുൽ, ആ നർത്തകിയുടെ കൃപ കണ്ടോ?Rahul, aa narthakiyude kripa kando?Rahul, did you see the grace of that dancer?
- രാഹുൽ Rahulഅതെ, അത് അതിമനോഹരമാണ്.athe, athu athimanoharamannu.Yes, it is absolutely beautiful.
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviഅവളുടെ ഓരോ ചലനത്തിലും കൃപയുണ്ട്.avalude oro chalanathilum kripayundu.There is grace in her every movement.
- രാഹുൽ Rahulശരിക്കും അത് അത്ഭുതകരമാണ്.sherikkum athu athbhuthakaramannu.It is truly wonderful.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries കൃപ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
