മാനസികമായ
mānasikamāya
The English word "mental" is translated into Malayalam as മാനസികമായ (mānasikamāya).
This term is used to describe anything relating to the mind.
Meaning: relating to the mind (adj)
Which one should you use?
The form മാനസികമായ (mānasikamāya) is the standard adjectival form. The form മാനസികം (mānasikam) serves as a noun-adjunct form and can also mean 'mental' or 'of the mind' in many contexts. The form മാനസിക is a formal translation used specifically to emphasize psychological aspects.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form മാനസികമായ (mānasikamāya) is an adjective used to modify nouns, such as in the phrase മാനസികമായ ബുദ്ധിമുട്ട് (mental difficulty).
How do you pronounce it?
mānasikamāya
Did you know?
- The root manas is a cognate of the English word 'mind'. Both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root '*men-', meaning to think.
- The word മാനസികമായ (mānasikamāya) is derived from the Sanskrit word manas, which refers to the mind as an organ of perception. In ancient Indian philosophy, this 'mind' is distinct from the soul and the intellect.
- While the English word 'mental' can be used as slang to mean 'crazy', using മാനസികമായ in Malayalam to describe wild behavior would sound strangely academic and out of place.
Examples in context
- മാനസിക ആരോഗ്യംMental health
- അവൾക്ക് വലിയ മാനസികമായ കരുത്തുണ്ട്.aval kku valiya maanasikamaaya karuthundu.She has great mental strength.
- മാനസികമായ ആരോഗ്യത്തിന് വ്യായാമം നല്ലതാണ്.maanasikamaaya aarogyathinu vyaayaamam nallathaanu.Exercise is good for mental health.
Example conversation
Anjali and Arjun are discussing a difficult task at work.
- അഞ്ജലി Anjaliഈ ജോലിക്ക് വലിയ മാനസികമായ അധ്വാനം ആവശ്യമാണ്.ee jolikk vaaliya maanasikamaaya adhwanam aavashyamaanu.This job requires great mental effort.
- അർജുൻ Arjunഅതെ, അത് വളരെ ബുദ്ധിമുട്ടുള്ള കാര്യമാണ്.athe, athu valare buddhimuttulla kaaryamaanu.Yes, that is a very difficult thing.
- അഞ്ജലി Anjaliഅർജുൻ, നിനക്ക് ഇത് ചെയ്യാൻ പറ്റുമോ?arjun, ninakku ithu cheyyaan pattumo?Arjun, can you do this?
- അർജുൻ Arjunതീർച്ചയായും, ഞാൻ ശ്രമിക്കാം.theerchayaayum, njaan shramikkaam.Of course, I will try.
