Hinder in Malayalam
To hinder is commonly തടയുക (thadayuka) in Malayalam, the verb for blocking or stopping something in its way. It covers preventing a thing before it happens as well. More formal writing prefers പ്രതിബന്ധിക്കുക (prathibandhikkuka).
Most common translation
To block, to stop or obstruct the way of something; prevent; to stop something from happening, to hinder or block it beforehand.
മരം വീണ് റോഡ് തടഞ്ഞു.
maram veenu rod thadanju.
A fallen tree blocked the road.
All Malayalam words for “hinder”
- തടയുക (thadayuka) — To block, to stop or obstruct the way of something; prevent; to stop something from happening, to hinder or block it beforehand.
- പ്രതിബന്ധിക്കുക (prathibandhikkuka) — Hinder, produce a set-back, make firm.
- തടുക്കുക (thadukkuka) — Obstruct, hinder, stop, mate (said of animals).
- വിലങ്ങുക (vilanguka) — Stand in the way, hinder, obstruct.
- ഉടക്കുക (udakkuka) — Obstruct, cause trouble, hinder, become entangled, be caught as by a thorn in the dress.
- ചെറുക്കുക (cherukkuka) — Oppose, defend, resist, stop, hinder, prevent.
thadayuka is the everyday verb, prathibandhikkuka its formal counterpart, and ഉടക്കുക (udakkuka) suggests getting entangled or snagged.
Common questions
How do you say hinder in Malayalam?
Use തടയുക (thadayuka), to block, hinder or prevent.
Which option fits official writing?
പ്രതിബന്ധിക്കുക (prathibandhikkuka), to hinder or obstruct formally.