Grasping in Malayalam
Grasping is ഗ്രഹണം (grahanam), both the physical taking hold of something and the mental grasp of an idea. The same word names an eclipse, when one body seizes another. Comprehension is the sense met most often.
Most common translation
Grasping, swallowing, covering up, comprehension, power of comprehension, eclipse (solar or lunar).
ഇന്ന് രാത്രി ഗ്രഹണം കാണാം.
innu raathri grahanam kaanaam
The eclipse can be seen tonight.
All Malayalam words for “grasping”
- ഗ്രഹണം (grahanam) — Grasping, swallowing, covering up, comprehension, power of comprehension, eclipse (solar or lunar).
- ആഗ്രഹം (aagraham) — Tightpulling, grasping, desire, wish, intense longing.
- മനോവേഗം (manovegam) — Speed of the mind, great speed, power of grasping things quickly, swiftness of perception, acumen perspicacity.
ആഗ്രഹം (aagraham) shifts towards desire and longing, and മനോവേഗം (manovegam) is quickness in grasping things, an acuteness of mind rather than the act itself.
Common questions
How do you say grasping in Malayalam?
ഗ്രഹണം (grahanam).
Does the word mean anything else?
Yes, it also means an eclipse and the power of comprehension.