Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Conditional-Sentences

Malayalam Grammar → Advanced Sentence Structures → Conditional Sentences

As a Malayalam language teacher with two decades of experience, I understand how crucial it is for students to learn the intricacies of advanced sentence structures. In this lesson, we will focus on conditional sentences and how to construct them in Malayalam. This is an essential skill for students to learn as they progress towards A1 level proficiency in the language.

After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Syllable Structure & Conjunct Consonants.

What are Conditional Sentences?

Conditional sentences are those that express a condition or a hypothetical situation, most often using the conjunction 'if'. In Malayalam, these sentences have different structures depending on the type of condition being expressed. There are three types of conditional sentences in Malayalam:

1. First Conditional
2. Second Conditional
3. Third Conditional

Constructing Conditional Sentences in Malayalam

Now, let's take a look at each type of conditional sentence and how to construct them in Malayalam.

First Conditional

First conditional sentences express a real or likely situation in the present or future that will happen if a certain condition is met. In Malayalam, first conditional sentences are constructed using the conjunction 'അതേസമയം' (athe samayam) which means 'at the same time'.

Here is an example of a first conditional sentence in Malayalam:

Malayalam	Pronunciation	English
ഞാൻ വന്നിരിക്കുന്നു അതേസമയം നീ ഓടിയിരിക്കുന്നു	nyān vannirikkunnu athe samayam nī ṓṭiyirikkunnu	I am coming while you are running

Second Conditional

Second conditional sentences express an unreal or unlikely situation in the present or future. In Malayalam, second conditional sentences are constructed using the conjunction 'ആയോ' (aayo) which means 'if it happens'.

Here is an example of a second conditional sentence in Malayalam:

Malayalam	Pronunciation	English
നിങ്ങൾ പറയുന്നു ഒരു പേര് നിങ്ങൾ പരീക്ഷയിൽ പാസാക്കുകയെന്ന് ആയോ പാസാക്കിയില്ലെങ്കിൽ	ningal paryunnoru per ningal pareekshayil paasakkukayennu aayo paasakkiyilleŋkiṛl	You say if one can pass the exam, but they have not passed

Third Conditional

Third conditional sentences express an unreal or unlikely situation in the past. In Malayalam, third conditional sentences are constructed using the conjunction 'അതിനുപായി' (athinupāyi) which means 'because of that'.

Here is an example of a third conditional sentence in Malayalam:

Malayalam	Pronunciation	English
അതിനുപായി ഞാൻ പാസാക്കുകയില്ല അന്താർജാതികങ്ങൾ സ്ഥാനാർത്ഥമായി ആണ്	athinupāyi nyān paasakkukayilla anthārjātikəŋŋəl sthānārthamaayi aan̪	Because of that, I did not pass; it is a matter of reservation

Practice Makes Perfect

To master constructing conditional sentences in Malayalam, it is important to practice as much as possible. Here are a few exercises to help you get started:

1. Construct five first conditional sentences in Malayalam.
2. Construct five second conditional sentences in Malayalam.
3. Construct five third conditional sentences in Malayalam.

By practicing these exercises, you will better understand how to construct conditional sentences in Malayalam and become more proficient in the language.

Conclusion

Conditional sentences are an essential component of advanced Malayalam sentence structures. By mastering these structures, students can better express hypothetical and conditional situations. In this lesson, we have explored the three types of conditional sentences in Malayalam and how to construct them. With practice, you can become proficient in these structures and take a step closer to A1 level proficiency in Malayalam.

Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Conditional Mood & Compound Sentences.

Table of Contents - Malayalam Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Malayalam Script

• Basic Letters
• Conjunct Consonants
• Vowel Markers
• Syllable Structure

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Everyday Phrases

• Greetings and Introductions
• Asking for Directions
• Food and Drink
• Numbers and Time

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject Pronouns
• Word Order
• Nouns and Adjectives
• Present Tense Verbs

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing People
• Datings
• Work and Professions

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Kerala Culture and Traditions

• The Land of Kerala
• Festivals of Kerala
• Arts and Performances
• Cuisine and Food Traditions

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Future and Past Tenses

• Future Tense Verbs
• Past Tense Verbs
• Compound Sentences
• Noun Cases

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Travel and Accommodation

• Booking a Hotel
• Means of Transport
• Tourist Attractions
• Emergencies

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Malayalam Cinema and Literature

• Golden Era of Malayalam Cinema
• Famous Malayalam Writers and Works
• Malayalam Music

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Advanced Sentence Structures

• Passive Voice
• Conditional Sentences
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Participles and Infinitives

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Technology and Social Media

• Using Social Media
• Emoticons and Expressions
• Technology and Gadgets
• E-commerce and Banking

Other Lessons

• Word Order
• Negation
• Pronouns
• Future Tense
• Future Tense Verbs
• Nouns and Adjectives
• Past Tense Verbs
• Basic Letters
• How to Use Have
• Direct and Indirect Speech

Sources

• If clause | Learn English in Malayalam - YouTube