Scratch in Malayalam
Scratching an itch is ചൊറിയുക (choriyuka), the verb you want for skin. Scraping a surface and leaving a mark are handled by other words. The ch is soft and unaspirated.
Itch, scratch, (fig.) be incited.
കൊതുക് കടിച്ച സ്ഥലം ചൊറിയുക അരുത്.
kothuku kadicha sthalam choriyuka aruthu
Do not scratch where the mosquito bit.
All Malayalam words for “scratch”
- ചൊറിയുക (choriyuka) — Itch, scratch, (fig.) be incited.
- ചികയുക (chikayuka) — Scratch (the earth as fowls do), probe, scrutinize, examine carefully.
- പരണ്ടുക (paranduka) — Scratch, scrape, scribble.
- ചീകുക (cheekuka) — Comb, polish, scratch, scrape.
- രദം (radam) — Tearing, cleavage, scratch, tooth, tusk of elephant.
- നഖക്ഷതം (nagakshatham) — A scratch or wound caused by a finger-nail.
- പോറല് (poral) — Scratch made by a sharp point; (idm.) flaw, fault, blemish, bad name fame, ill repute.
- മാന്തുക (maanthuka) — Scratch with the nails or claws, dig with hands or hoofs.
ചൊറിയുക (choriyuka) is scratching an itch, പരണ്ടുക (paranduka) and ചീകുക (cheekuka) are scraping or scratching a surface, ചികയുക (chikayuka) is an animal scratching the ground, നഖക്ഷതം (nagakshatham) is a nail scratch on skin, പോറല് (poral) the mark left by a sharp point, and രദം (radam) tearing or cleavage.
Common questions
How do you say scratch in Malayalam?
For scratching an itch, ചൊറിയുക (choriyuka); for a scratch on a surface, പോറല് (poral).
What is a scratch made by a fingernail called?
നഖക്ഷതം (nagakshatham), a scratch or wound caused by a nail.