1. Play/Game: This is the most common meaning of "Kali." It refers to playing or engaging in a game, similar to the English word "play."
2. Time: This meaning is less common but still exists. "Kali" can refer to a specific time period, similar to the English word "time" or "era."
3. Black: This meaning is often used to describe something that is black in color. However, this is not as common as the first two meanings.
4. A specific term: There are also some specific terms in Malayalam that use "Kali" as part of their name, such as:
* Kaliyuga: This is the name of the current era in Hindu mythology, often translated as "Age of Darkness."
* Kaliyamman: This is a powerful Hindu deity, often associated with protection and fertility.
It is important to understand the context in which "Kali" is used to determine the correct meaning.
Example:
* **"Ente makkal kaliyodu"](എന്റെ മക്കൾ കളിയോടു) means "My children are playing."
* **"Kaliyuga aarambhicha kalathu"](കലിയുഗം ആരംഭിച്ച കാലത്ത്) means "At the time when Kaliyuga began."
* **"Kaliyamman temple"](കളിയമ്മൻ ക്ഷേത്രം) means "Kaliyamman temple."
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