How to Say “Hip” in Malayalam

ഇടുപ്പ്
iṭuppŭ/iɖuppɨ/
The English word 'hip' is translated into Malayalam as ഇടുപ്പ് (iṭuppŭ).
The term refers to the hip joint.
Meaning: joint (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The word is romanized as iṭuppŭ. The IPA transcription is /iɖuppɨ/.

Did you know?

  • The word ഇടുപ്പ് shares a linguistic root with the Malayalam verb meaning 'to narrow' or 'to constrict'.
  • In traditional Kalaripayattu martial arts from Kerala, specific movements targeting the ഇടുപ്പ് are central to the 'low stance' used for stability and power.
  • In Malayalam, ഇടുപ്പ് (iṭuppŭ) refers to the entire waist area as well as the hip joint, making it a broader anatomical term than 'hip' in English.

Examples in context

  • ഇടുപ്പ് വേദനയ്ക്ക് നല്ല വ്യായാമം വേണം.
    iduppu vedanaykku nalla vyayamam venam.
    Good exercise is needed for hip pain.

Example conversation

Rahul is telling Anjali about his discomfort during exercise.

  1. അഞ്ജലി Anjali

    രാഹുൽ, നിനക്ക് എന്താണ് പ്രശ്നം?
    Rahul, ninakku enthaanu prashnam?
    Rahul, what is the problem?
  2. രാഹുൽ Rahul

    എന്റെ ഇടുപ്പ് വേദനിക്കുന്നു.
    Ente iduppu vedhanikkunnu.
    My hip is hurting.
  3. അഞ്ജലി Anjali

    നീ കുറച്ച് വിശ്രമിക്കൂ.
    Nee kurachu vishramikkoo.
    You should rest for a bit.
  4. രാഹുൽ Rahul

    ശരി, ഞാൻ അത് ചെയ്യാം.
    Sheri, njan athu cheyyam.
    Okay, I will do that.

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