അതേ
athe
The English word 'yes' is translated into Malayalam as അതേ (athe).
അതേ is used as a particle to indicate agreement or acceptance, typically when confirming a statement or answering a 'yes/no' question.
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
How do you pronounce it?
athe
Did you know?
- A common non-verbal way to say 'yes' in Kerala is a slight, quick upward nod or a side-to-side tilt of the head.
- In many casual settings, a Malayalam speaker might express agreement by simply nodding and saying ഉണ്ട് (und), which literally translates to 'exists' or 'is there'.
- In casual conversation, Malayalam speakers often avoid using അതേ and instead repeat the verb of the question to signal 'yes'.
Examples in context
- അതേ, എനിക്ക് മനസ്സിലായി.athe, enikku manassilaayi.Yes, I understood.
- അതേ, അത് ശരിയാണ്.athe, athu shariyaanu.Yes, that is correct.
- അതേ, ഞാൻ വരാം.athe, njan varaam.Yes, I will come.
Example conversation
Vishnu and Meera are discussing a plan for the weekend.
- മീര Meeraനമുക്ക് നാളെ സിനിമയ്ക്ക് പോകാം?namukku naale cinemaykku pokaam?Shall we go to a movie tomorrow?
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuഅതേ, പോകാം.athe, pokaam.Yes, let's go.
- മീര Meeraവൈകുന്നേരം നാല് മണിക്ക് മതിയോ?vaikunneram naalu manikku mathiyo?Is four o'clock in the evening okay?
- വിഷ്ണു Vishnuഅത് മതി.athu mathi.That is enough.
