Language/Malayalam/Vocabulary/Emoticons-and-Expressions
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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.
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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.
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