Sweat in Malayalam
വിയര്ക്കുക (viyarkkuka) is the verb to sweat, and in Kerala's climate it gets plenty of use. Figuratively it describes being put on the spot and sweating through an awkward moment.
Most common translation
Sweat, perspire, (fig.) be in an awkward situation, feel uncomfortable.
ഈ ചൂടിൽ എല്ലാവരും വിയര്ക്കുകയാണ്.
ee choodil ellaavarum viyarkkukayaanu.
Everyone is sweating in this heat.
Dictionary entry
- വിയര്ക്കുക (viyarkkuka) — Sweat, perspire, (fig.) be in an awkward situation, feel uncomfortable.
This entry is the verb; the noun for sweat is listed separately under sweating.
Common questions
How do you say sweat in Malayalam?
വിയര്ക്കുക (viyarkkuka).
Does it have a figurative sense?
Yes. വിയര്ക്കുക (viyarkkuka) is also said of someone squirming in an uncomfortable situation.