ദയവായി
dayavāyi
ദയവായി (dayavāyi) is the Malayalam word for please.
ദയവായി is an interjection used to make a polite request. While it functions as a way to say please, in casual spoken Malayalam, people often omit this specific word and instead rely on polite verb endings to convey politeness.
Meaning: interjection to make a polite request (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ദയവായി is derived from the noun ദയ, which means mercy or kindness.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ദയവായി is a formal way to say please and is most commonly used in written instructions or formal requests.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using ദയവായി in a command, the verb often takes a polite imperative form, such as തുറക്കൂ, rather than a blunt command.
How do you pronounce it?
dayavāyi
Did you know?
- Because ദയവായി carries a weight of 'mercy', using it in a very minor request, like 'please pass the salt', might make the person feel like they are performing a grand act of charity.
- In many social settings, adding the particle അല്ലേ (allē) at the end of a request acts as a polite nudge, performing the social function of 'please' more effectively than the formal interjection itself.
- In traditional settings, a request for a favor is often framed as a 'prayer' or 'petition' using words like അപേക്ഷിക്കട്ടെ, which is far more common than using ദയവായി.
Examples in context
- ദയവായി ആ ജനാല തുറക്കൂPlease open the window.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of ദയവായി when asking someone to open a window.Tatoeba #653465 by jjrodz, translation #274213 by CK
- ദയവായി ഈ കുപ്പി തുറക്കുക.Please open the bottle.This sentence shows how to use ദയവായി when asking someone to open a bottle.Tatoeba #766345 by jjrodz, translation #442957 by CK
- ദയവായി നിങ്ങളുടെ വീടിനെ പറ്റി എഴുതുക.Please write about your home.This sentence demonstrates the use of ദയവായി when requesting someone to write about their home.Tatoeba #779085 by jjrodz, translation #70789 by adjusting
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Example conversation
Vishnu is asking Anjali for a pen in a classroom.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuദയവായി എനിക്കൊരു പേന തരുമോ?dayavayi enikkoru pena tharumo?Please, can you give me a pen?
- അഞ്ജലി Anjaliതീർച്ചയായും, ഇതാ പിടിച്ചോ.theerchayayum, itha pidicho.Of course, here, take it.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuവളരെ നന്ദി, അഞ്ജലി.valare nandi, anjali.Thank you very much, Anjali.
- അഞ്ജലി Anjaliസാരമില്ല, വിഷ്ണു.saramilla, vishnu.It's okay, Vishnu.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
