Whether you’re planning a trip to Kerala or you simply want to expand your language skills, learning Malayalam is a fantastic idea. As the native language of Kerala, a state with a rich literary tradition and deep cultural roots, Malayalam can open up a new world of communication and connection. Knowing even a few everyday phrases can make a big difference for travelers and language enthusiasts alike. Here are 30 essential sentences to help you start communicating in Malayalam with confidence.
Why Learn Daily Malayalam Phrases?
- Ease of Communication: Simple phrases help you connect with locals and make your experience in Kerala more enjoyable.
- Deeper Cultural Connection: Speaking the local language fosters a deeper appreciation for the culture and people of Kerala.
- Increased Confidence: Being able to navigate new environments with basic phrases boosts your confidence and independence.
- A Gateway to More: Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can move on to more advanced topics like Malayalam grammar and the language’s history.
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30 Daily Malayalam Conversation Phrases
| Malayalam | Translation |
|---|---|
| ഹലോ / നമസ്കാരം (Hello / Namaskaram) | Hello |
| സുഖമാണോ (Sughamano) | How are you? |
| എനിക്ക് സുഖമാണ് (Enik Sughaman) | I am fine |
| ചായ കുടിച്ചോ? (chaaya kudicho?) | Had your tea? |
| ഞാൻ ചായ കുടിച്ചു (njaan chaaya kudichu) | I had my tea |
| നിനക്ക് ചായ വേണോ (Ninakku chaaya veno) | Do you want tea? |
| എനിക്ക് ചായ വേണ്ട (Enikku chaaya venda) | I don’t want tea |
| എനിക്ക് ചായ വേണം (Enikku chaaya venam) | I want tea |
| നിങ്ങളുടെ വീട് എവിടെയാണ് (ningalude veet evideyaanu) | Where is your house? |
| എൻ്റെ വീട് കൊച്ചിയിലാണ് (Ente veed kochiyil aan) | My home is at Kochi |
| മനസ്സിലായോ? (manasilaayo?) | Understood? |
| എനിക്ക് മനസിലായി (enikku manasilaayi) | I understand |
| എനിക്ക് മനസ്സിലായില്ല (enikku manasilaayilla) | I didn’t understand |
| ഒന്ന് മനസിലാക്കൂ (onnu manasilakoo) | Please understand |
| താങ്കൾക്ക് ഇവിടെ വരാമോ (thaangalk ivide varamo) | Can you come here? |
| ഞാൻ അവിടെ വരാം.(njaan avide varaam) | I can come there. |
| നീ എന്നെ വിളിക്കുമോ? (nee enne vilikkumo?) | Will you call me? |
| ഞാൻ നിന്നെ വിളിക്കും (Njan ninne vilikkum) | I will call you. |
| തിരിച്ചു വിളിക്കൂ (thirichu vilikoo) | Call me back |
| നീ എന്താ ഉദ്ദേശിച്ചേ (nee entha udeshiche) | What did you mean? |
| ഞാൻ അതല്ല ഉദ്ദേശിച്ചത് (njan athala udeshichathu) | I didn’t mean that |
| നീ എന്താ പറഞ്ഞേ (nee entha paranje) | What did you say? |
| എന്താ വേണ്ടേ (entha vende) | What do you want? |
| നിനക്ക് എന്താ തോന്നുന്നേ (ninak entha thonune) | What do you think? |
| എന്താ സംഭവിക്കുന്നെ / എന്താ നടക്കുന്നത (entha sambavikunne / entha nadakunne) | What is going on? |
| എന്നെ വിശ്വസിക്കൂ (enne viswasikoo) | Believe me |
| വിശ്വസിച്ചാലും ഇല്ലെങ്കിൽ (viswasichaalum illengilum) | Believe it or not |
| സമ്മതിച്ചോ (samathicho) | Agreed? |
| സമ്മതിച്ചു (samathichu) | Agreed. |
| സമയം എത്രയായി (samayam ethrayayi) | What is the time? |
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