പേടി
pedi
The English word 'scared' is translated to Malayalam as പേടി (pedi).
പേടി (pedi) is used to express the state of being afraid or frightened. While it can function as a noun meaning 'fear', it is the standard way in common speech to describe feeling scared.
Meaning: afraid, frightened (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
Additionally, the word bhayam specifically means 'fear'.
How do you pronounce it?
pedi
When do people say it?
In informal settings, if you want to say 'I am very scared', you can use the phrase 'Bayankara bhayam undu'.
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, ഭയങ്കര (bayankara) is used to mean 'very' or 'extreme', even though its root meaning is 'terrifying' or 'scary'.
- To describe a 'scare' or a 'shock', Malayalis often use the word ഞെട്ടൽ (njettal), which refers specifically to a sudden startle rather than a lingering state of fear.
- While പേടി (pedi) describes the feeling of being scared, the word ഭയം (bhayam) is a loanword from Sanskrit and is typically reserved for formal literature and news broadcasts.
Examples in context
- എന്താ എല്ലാവര്ക്കും അവരെ പേടി?Why are people scared of them?This sentence shows how to ask why people are scared of someone using പേടി.Tatoeba #7901932 by lonewolfie, translation #3911486 by CH
- "സത്യം പറഞ്ഞാല് എനിക്ക് ഉയരം പേടിയാണ്." "നീ ഒരു പേടിത്തൊണ്ടനാണ്""To tell you the truth, I am scared of heights." "You are a coward!"This sentence demonstrates using പേടി to express a fear of heights and provides a related insult.Tatoeba #7895999 by lonewolfie, translation #1511 by Tesseract42
- എനിക്ക് ഇരുട്ടിനെ പേടി.enikku iruttine pedi.I am afraid of the dark.
Example conversation
Manoj and Anjali are walking home late at night.
- മനോജ് Manojഈ വഴിയിൽ പേടി തോന്നുന്നുണ്ടോ?ee vazhiyil pedi thonnunnundo?Do you feel scared on this path?
- അഞ്ജലി Anjaliഅതെ, എനിക്ക് കുറച്ച് പേടിയുണ്ട്.athe, enikku kurachu pediyundu.Yes, I am a little scared.
- മനോജ് Manojപേടിക്കണ്ട, ഞാൻ കൂടെയുണ്ട്.pedikkanda, njan koodeyundu.Don't be afraid, I am with you.
- അഞ്ജലി Anjaliശരി, നമുക്ക് വേഗം നടക്കാം.shari, namukku vegam nadakkam.Okay, let's walk fast.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
