കളിക്കുക
kaḷikkuka/kɐɭikkjuɡɐ/
To play in Malayalam is കളിക്കുക (kaḷikkuka).
The verb കളിക്കുക is used to describe acting in a manner such that one has fun.
Meaning: act in a manner such that one has fun (verb)
Which one should you use?
കളിക്കുക is the verb meaning 'to play', whereas the related noun കളി is used to refer to a game, a play or a playful activity.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb കളിക്കുക changes based on the tense: കളിക്കുന്നു is used for 'plays' or 'is playing', കളിച്ചു is used for 'played' and കളിക്കും is used for 'will play'.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɐɭikkjuɡɐ/
Did you know?
- Malayalam has several specific types of കളി that are tied to traditional rituals, such as Theyyam, where the 'play' is actually a spiritual possession.
- While കളിക്കുക means to play, the word കളയുക (kaḷayuka), which sounds very similar, means 'to throw away' or 'to discard'.
- In certain colloquial contexts, calling someone a കളിക്കാരൻ (kaḷikkāran) does not mean they are a player, but can imply they are a trickster or someone who is acting deceptively.
Example sentences for Malayalam are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Arjun and Anjali are talking about their afternoon plans.
- അഞ്ജലി Anjaliഅർജുൻ, നമുക്ക് ഇവിടെ കളിക്കുകയാണോ?Arjun, namukku ivide kalikkukayano?Arjun, are we playing here?
- അർജുൻ Arjunഅതെ, നമുക്ക് ഫുട്ബോൾ കളിക്കാം.Athe, namukku football kalikkam.Yes, let's play football.
- അഞ്ജലി Anjaliഎനിക്ക് സന്തോഷമായി കളിക്കുകയാണ് ഇഷ്ടം.Enikku santhoshamayi kalikkukayaanu ishtam.I like playing happily.
- അർജുൻ Arjunശരി, വേഗം തുടങ്ങാം!Sari, vegam thudangam!Okay, let's start quickly!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “play” translations and entries കളിക്കുക, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
