കാൽ
kaal
The English word "leg" is translated into Malayalam as കാൽ (kaal).
കാൽ is a noun used to refer to the lower limb of the body, specifically the area from the groin to the ankle.
Meaning: lower limb from groin to ankle (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kaal
Did you know?
- In Malayalam, കാൽ is also used as a unit of measurement meaning 'quarter', such as when referring to a 'quarter' of a liter or a 'quarter' of an hour.
- The word കാൽ shares the same ancient Proto-Dravidian root as the words for 'leg' in Tamil and Kannada.
- The term is not limited to human anatomy, as it can also serve as the linguistic base for describing the 'base' of inanimate objects.
Examples in context
- എന്റെ കാൽ വേദനിക്കുന്നു.ente kaal vedhanikkunnu.My leg hurts.
Example conversation
Arjun tells Lakshmi that he cannot walk well.
- ലക്ഷ്മി Lakshmiഅർജുൻ, എന്താണ് പറ്റിയത്?Arjun, enthanu pattiyathu?Arjun, what happened?
- അർജുൻ Arjunഎന്റെ കാൽ ഒന്ന് പിരിഞ്ഞു.Ente kaal onnu pirinju.My leg got twisted.
- ലക്ഷ്മി Lakshmiഅവിടെ ഒന്ന് ഇരിക്കൂ.Avide onnu irikku.Please sit there.
- അർജുൻ Arjunശരി, ലക്ഷ്മി.Sheri, Lakshmi.Okay, Lakshmi.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries കാൽ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
