ജയിക്കുക
jayikkuka
To pass in Malayalam is expressed as ജയിക്കുക (jayikkuka).
Meaning: to move or be moved from one place to another (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
jayikkuka
Did you know?
- In English, 'to pass' can mean to hand an object to someone, but you would never use ജയിക്കുക for this action in Malayalam. Using it would make it sound like the object is a trophy you have won.
- The word ജയിക്കുക is actually a cognate of the Sanskrit word ജയം, which translates to 'victory' rather than the English concept of 'passing' an object.
- In Malayalam, 'passing' a milestone or a specific age is expressed using entirely different verbs than ജയിക്കുക, as those events are not viewed as competitions to be won.
Example conversation
Vishnu and Sreedevi are sitting at the dining table.
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviവിഷ്ണു, ഈ പാത്രം ഒന്ന് ജയിക്കുക.Vishnu, ee paathram onnu jayikkuka.Vishnu, please pass this dish.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuഇതാ, പിടിച്ചോളൂ.itha, pidicholu.Here it is, take it.
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviനന്ദി, ശ്രീദേവിക്ക് കുറച്ച് കൂടി വേണം.nandhi, Sreedevikku kurach koodi venam.Thanks, Sreedevi needs a bit more.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuശരി, ഞാൻ എടുക്കാം.shari, njan edukkam.Okay, I will get it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ജയിക്കുക, CC BY-SA 4.0.