Crucify in Malayalam

Crucify is ക്രൂശിക്കുക (krooshikkuka) in Malayalam, built on the word for cross. Kerala's Christian communities use it in sermons and in the Passion narratives. The long oo in the first syllable is held.

Most common translation

ക്രൂശിക്കുക (krooshikkuka)

Crucify.

ഒരാളെ ക്രൂശിക്കുക ക്രൂരമായ ശിക്ഷയാണ്.

oraale krooshikkuka krooramaaya shikshayaanu.

To crucify someone is a cruel punishment.

Dictionary entry

This is the only option given, and it is restricted to the literal act of crucifying.

Common questions

How do you say crucify in Malayalam?

Say ക്രൂശിക്കുക (krooshikkuka).

Is it used figuratively?

The listed sense is the literal one, so figurative use would be unusual.