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* Malayalam <span class="notranslate">(മലയാളം, Malayāḷam) is a language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. | * Malayalam <span class="notranslate">(മലയാളം, Malayāḷam) is a language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. | ||
* It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India and is spoken by 2.88% of Indians. | * It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India and is spoken by 2.88% of Indians. | ||
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Revision as of 22:22, 14 November 2021
🤗 Malayalam Greetings for Everyday Life
ഹലോ Malayalam learners!
Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others. If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Malayalam, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
The word "greetings" is ആശംസകൾ (āśansakaḷ). Some basic greetings are in the lists below. They will allow you to easily talk when meeting locals in Kerala.
Let’s get started!
Malayalam Language
- Malayalam (മലയാളം, Malayāḷam) is a language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people.
- It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India and is spoken by 2.88% of Indians.
How to say "Hello" in Malayalam
Listen to the following recording to learn how to say “Hello” in Malayalam (pronunciation from a native speaker):
ഹലോ / halēā :
Main Greetings in Malayalam
| Malayalam (writing) | Malayalam (pronunciation) | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ഹലോ | halēā | Hello |
| ഹായ് അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ഹേ! | hāy alleṅkil hē! | Hi! |
| നമസ്കാരം | namaskaaram | general greeting |
| നമസ്തേ | namaste | general greeting |
| സുപഭാതം | suprabhaatam | morning greeting |
| ശുഭസന്ധ്യ | subh sandhya | evening greeting |
| ശുഭരാതി | subharathri | nighttime greeting |
| സുഖമാേണാ? | sukhamaano? | how are you? |
| സുഖമാണ് | sukhamaan | reply to സുഖമാേണാ |
| എങ്ങനുണ്ട് നിനക്ക്? | engnganuṇṭu ninakku? | how are you? |
| നന്നായിരിക്കുന്നു | nannaayirikkunnu | reply to എങ്ങനുണ്ട് നിനക്ക് |
| എങ്ങനുണ്ട് കാര്യങ്ങഴ? | engnganuṇṭu kaaryangngaḷ? | how are you? informal |
| ചോറുണ്ടോ? | chorruṇto? | have you eaten? |
| സ്വാഗതം | svagaatam | welcome greeting |
| അകത്തേക്കു വരു | akatekku varu | welcome greeting, "come in" |
Special Occasion Greetings In Malayalam
Here are other greetings in Malayalam used on different special occasions:
| Malayalam (writing) | Malayalam (Pronunciation) | Translation |
| സന്തോഷകരമായ ക്രിസ്മസ് | santēāṣakaramāya krismas | Merry Christmas |
| പുതുവത്സരാശംസകൾ | putuvatsarāśansakaḷ | Happy New Year |
| ജന്മദിനാശംസകൾ | janmadināśansakaḷ | Happy Birthday |
| അഭിനന്ദനങ്ങൾ! | abhinandanaṅṅaḷ! | Congratulations! |
| എല്ലാ ആശംസകളും! | ellā āśansakaḷuṁ! | All the best! |
| ആശംസകൾ! | āśansakaḷ! | Best wishes! |