Impertinence in Malayalam
Impertinence, the habit of speaking out of turn, is അധികപ്രസംഗം (adhikaprasangam) in Malayalam. Parents and teachers in Kerala use it often, and it is a stinging accusation. Break it as adhika, excess, plus prasangam, speech.
Most common translation
Insolence, impertinence, gab, impolite talk, garrulousness.
മുതിർന്നവരോട് ഇത്തരം അധികപ്രസംഗം പറയരുത്.
muthirnnavarodu ittharam adhikaprasangam parayaruthu.
Do not speak such insolence to elders.
All Malayalam words for “impertinence”
- അധികപ്രസംഗം (adhikaprasangam) — Insolence, impertinence, gab, impolite talk, garrulousness.
- താന്തോന്നിത്തം (thaanthonnitham) — Impertinence, wantonness, obstinacy, self-conceit.
അധികപ്രസംഗം (adhikaprasangam) is impertinent talk, whereas താന്തോന്നിത്തം (thaanthonnitham) is wider and names wilful, self-conceited behaviour.
Common questions
How do you say impertinence in Malayalam?
അധികപ്രസംഗം (adhikaprasangam), insolent or cheeky talk.
Which word covers wilful behaviour?
താന്തോന്നിത്തം (thaanthonnitham), obstinacy and doing as one pleases.