വളരെ മനോഹരമായ
valare manoharamaya
The Malayalam phrase for "very beautiful" is വളരെ മനോഹരമായ (valare manoharamaya).
This phrase is used to describe someone or something that is extremely attractive or pleasing to look at.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of two parts: valare, which means "very" and manoharamaya, which means "beautiful".
Which one should you use?
There are two main ways to express this depending on how you use the word. Use വളരെ മനോഹരമായ when the phrase is describing a noun that follows it. Use the absolute form വളരെ മനോഹരം when the phrase stands alone or follows a verb, such as in the sentence "It is very beautiful".
How does it change in a sentence?
manoharamaya is the adjectival form used to modify a noun, while manoharam is the absolute or predicative form used for standalone descriptions.
How do you pronounce it?
valare manoharamaya
Did you know?
- The word മനോഹരം is a compound of the Sanskrit words manas meaning 'mind' and haranam meaning 'stealing'. Literally, something beautiful is something that 'steals the mind'.
- When describing a person, Malayalam speakers often prefer specific qualities like 'eyes' or 'smile' over the general manoharamaya, as calling a person 'beautiful' can sometimes feel overly formal or poetic.
- The word വളരെ shares a root with വളരുക, which means 'to grow'. In Malayalam, the concept of 'greatness' or 'intensity' is linguistically linked to the act of growing.
Examples in context
- വളരെ മനോഹരമായ ഒരു കാഴ്ചയാണിത്.valare manoharamaya oru kazhchayanithu.This is a very beautiful sight.
Example conversation
Vishnu and Meera are looking at a painting in an art gallery.
- മീര Meeraഈ ചിത്രം വളരെ മനോഹരമായ ഒന്നാണ്, അല്ലേ വിഷ്ണു?ee chithram valare manoharamaya onnanu, alle Vishnu?This painting is a very beautiful one, isn't it, Vishnu?
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuഅതെ, മീര, ഇത് ശരിക്കും മനോഹരമാണ്.athe, Meera, ithu sherikkum manoharamannu.Yes, Meera, it is truly beautiful.
- മീര Meeraഎനിക്ക് ഈ നിറങ്ങൾ വളരെ ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടു.enikku ee nirangal valare ishtappettu.I liked these colors very much.
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuഎനിക്കും അതേ അഭിപ്രായമാണ്.enikkum athe abhiprayamannu.I have the same opinion.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries വളരെ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
