Vex in Malayalam
അലട്ടുക (alattuka) is to vex, to annoy, to keep bothering someone. Say a-lat-tu-ka. It fits a child pestering a parent as well as a worry that will not leave you alone.
Most common translation
Annoy, vex, trouble.
ഉറങ്ങുന്ന കുഞ്ഞിനെ അലട്ടുക എന്നത് ശരിയല്ല.
urangunna kunjine alattuka ennathu shariyalla.
It is not right to disturb a sleeping baby.
All Malayalam words for “vex”
- അലട്ടുക (alattuka) — Annoy, vex, trouble.
- കണ്ണീര് കുടിപ്പിക്കുക (kannir kudippikk) — Torment, vex.
- മുഷിക്കുക (mushikkuka) — Soil, make dirty, cause ill-will, vex, trouble.
മുഷിക്കുക (mushikkuka) starts from soiling or making dirty and reaches vexing only by extension, while കണ്ണീര് കുടിപ്പിക്കുക (kannir kudippikk) is far stronger, tormenting someone to tears.
Common questions
How do you say vex in Malayalam?
Vex is അലട്ടുക (alattuka).
Is the word strong enough for harassment?
Not really. It stays at the level of annoyance and nagging; serious harassment calls for the words of attack and cruelty.