ಮಲ
mala
The English word "poop" is translated into Kannada as ಮಲ (mala).
ಮಲ is a noun used to refer to feces.
Meaning: feces (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
mala
Did you know?
- In certain formal or religious contexts, the word ಮಲ (mala) can also refer to 'impurities' or 'defilements' of the mind and soul, rather than just physical waste.
- In Kannada, the term ಮಲಮೂತ್ರ is commonly used to group feces and urine together into one single compound word.
- In the traditional Ayurvedic medical system used in Karnataka, ಮಲ refers not just to feces but to any waste product expelled by the body.
Examples in context
- ಮಲವನ್ನು ವಿಲೇವಾರಿ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು.malavannu vilevari madabēku.The feces must be disposed of.
- ಮಲದ ಬಣ್ಣ ಬದಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.malada baṇṇa badalāgutide.The color of the feces is changing.
Example conversation
Soumya is talking to Rahul about a baby's health.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಮಗು ಮಲ ವಿಸರ್ಜನೆ ಮಾಡಿತಾ?magu mala visarjane māditā?Did the baby poop?
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಹೌದು, ಈಗಷ್ಟೇ ಮಾಡಿತು.haudu, īgaṣṭē māḍitu.Yes, it just did.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಮಲದ ಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಹೇಗಿದೆ?malada sthiti hēgide?How is the consistency of the poop?
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಅದು ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ತೆಳ್ಳಗಿದೆ.adu svalpa teḷḷagide.It is a bit watery.
