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Malayalam Vocabulary → Technology and Social Media → Emoticons and Expressions

In today's modern world, social media and text messaging have revolutionized the way people communicate with each other. While we may be physically distant from each other, we can easily connect with one another through texting and social media. One popular way of expressing our emotions through text and social media are emoticons and expressions. In this lesson, we will learn about common Malayalam emoticons and expressions used in social media and text messaging.

Malayalam Emoticons

An emoticon, also known as a smiley, is a representation of a facial expression using combinations of keyboard characters. Emoticons are widely used to convey emotions in online chats, emails, and text messages. Here are some common Malayalam emoticons:

Malayalam	Pronunciation	English Translation
:D	kurachu thudangiya mukham	face with broad smile
-_-	muhachappu irikkum mukham	face with raised eyebrows
:(	karuppu mukham	frowning face
:/	vellathil poyi mukham	skeptical face

Malayalam Expressions

Expressions are phrases or sentences that express our feelings during a particular situation. Here are some common expressions used in Malayalam:

• ഞാൻ ഹാപ്പി ആണ് (njaan happy aan) – I am happy.
• ഞാൻ നിരാശാജനകം (njaan niraashaajanakam) – I am disappointed.
• കഴിയും (kazhiyum) – OK
• ഒളിക്കുന്നു (olikkunnu) – understanding or got it.

Social Media Vocabulary

Social media platforms have their unique lingo and terms that can be confusing for beginners. Here are some Malayalam social media vocabulary words that you might come across:

• പ്രൊഫൈൽ (prOphail) – Profile
• ഹാഷ് ടാഗ് (haashhTag) – Hashtag
• ലൈക്ക് (Like) – Like
• ഷെയർ (share) – Share

Conclusion

In today's interconnected world, understanding the language of social media and text messaging is crucial, and knowing some common emoticons and expressions can be helpful. Practice using them in your daily communication to express your emotions and ideas better. In the next lesson, we will learn about technology and gadgets in Malayalam.

Table of Contents - Malayalam Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Malayalam Script

• Basic Letters
• Conjunct Consonants
• Vowel Markers
• Syllable Structure

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Everyday Phrases

• Greetings and Introductions
• Asking for Directions
• Food and Drink
• Numbers and Time

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject Pronouns
• Word Order
• Nouns and Adjectives
• Present Tense Verbs

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing People
• Datings
• Work and Professions

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Kerala Culture and Traditions

• The Land of Kerala
• Festivals of Kerala
• Arts and Performances
• Cuisine and Food Traditions

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Future and Past Tenses

• Future Tense Verbs
• Past Tense Verbs
• Compound Sentences
• Noun Cases

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Travel and Accommodation

• Booking a Hotel
• Means of Transport
• Tourist Attractions
• Emergencies

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Malayalam Cinema and Literature

• Golden Era of Malayalam Cinema
• Famous Malayalam Writers and Works
• Malayalam Music

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Advanced Sentence Structures

• Passive Voice
• Conditional Sentences
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Participles and Infinitives

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Technology and Social Media

• Using Social Media
• Emoticons and Expressions
• Technology and Gadgets
• E-commerce and Banking

Related Lessons

• E commerce and Banking
• Animals in Malayalam
• Family
• Fruits
• Datings
• Animals
• Count to 10
• Numbers and Time
• How to say Good Bye?