Weep in Malayalam
To weep is കരയുക (karyuka), the ordinary verb for crying, used of people and of animals calling out. Say karyuka with a rolled r and a light final syllable. It covers everything from a child's tears to mourning at a funeral.
Most common translation
Weep, cry, cry as animals do.
കുഞ്ഞ് വിശന്ന് കരയുന്നു.
kunju vishannu karayunnu.
The baby is crying from hunger.
All Malayalam words for “weep”
- കരയുക (karyuka) — Weep, cry, cry as animals do.
- പ്രലപിക്കുക (pralapikkuka) — Blabber, talk meaninglessly, wail, weep.
പ്രലപിക്കുക (pralapikkuka) also translates as weep but its core is raving and wailing talk, speech poured out without sense, so it does not fit quiet crying.
Common questions
How do you say weep in Malayalam?
Weep is കരയുക (karyuka).
Is the same verb used for animal cries?
Yes. The crying of a cow, a cat or a crow is described with the same verb, which is why the dictionary mentions animals.