56 Basic Malayalam Words and Phrases (English to Malayalam)

 Have you always dreamt about learning Malayalam?

In this article, you’ll learn 50+ basic Malayalam phrases and words to help you have your first interactions with the language. Let’s start with the basic Malayalam words and phrases!

Basic Greetings in Malayalam

Remember these useful ways to say everything from “Hello” to “See you later!” When you meet your friends. If you know a few words you just show that you have made a little effort.

  1. Hi/Hello – Halayaa
  2. Good morning – Suprabhaatham!
  3. How are you? – Sukhamaaneaa?
  4. What is your name? – Enthaanu ninte peru?
  5. Nice to meet you – Ninne kaananaayathil santheaasham
  6. You’re welcome – Ninakku swagatham
  7. Good night – Shubha raathri!
  8. Bye – Vida!

Also Read: Basic Hindi Sentences in English

Most Essential Malayalam Words and Phrases
Beside greetings.



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No. English Malayalam
1 Yes Athe
2 No Illa
3 I don’t know Enikkariyilla
4 Definitely Theerchayaayum!
5 Maybe Orupakshe
6 I’m sorry Enneaadu kshamikku
7 Please Dayavaayi
8 Wait Kaathirikkuka!
9 I don’t understand Enikku manasilaakunnilla
10 Don’t worry Vishamikkenda

Malayalam Sentences Used in Daily Life

It’s always good to have some tidbits in your conversation. Here are some phrases that will help you strike up a simple, casual conversation when meeting someone new.

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No. English Malayalam
1 What’s your name? Enthaanu ningalude peru?
2 My name is… Ente peru…
3 Where do you live? Ningal evide thaamasikkunnu?
4 I live in… Njaan thaamasikkunnathu…
5 Which class do you read in? Ethu clasilaanu ningal vaayikkunnathu?
6 I am studying in class 8 Njaan ettaam classil padikkunnu
7 What are you doing? Nee enthu cheyyunnu?
8 Nothing Onnumilla
9 How old are you? Ningalkku ethravayassundu?
10 I am 18 years old enikku 18 vayassaayi
11 Where are you going? Ningal evide paaakunnu?
12 I will go to the market Njaan maarkketil pokum
13 You’re so beautiful Nee valare manalaahariyaanu
14 I am hungry Enikku vishakkunnu
15 I am bathing Njaan kulikkukayaanu
16 He is reading a book Avan oru pusthakam vaayikkunnu
17 Do you love me? Ninakku enne ishtamaaneaa?
18 I love you Njaan ninne snehikkunnu
19 I miss you Enikku ninne missaakunnu
20 I’m fine Enikku sukhamaanu
21 No thanks Venda, nandi

Malayalam Numbers 1 to 10

These Malayalam numbers are most helpful for you. When you visit the market to buy
anything in their region.

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No. English Malayalam
1 One Onnu
2 Two Randu
3 Three Moonnu
4 Four Naalu
5 Five Anchu
6 Six Aaru
7 Seven Eezhu
8 Eight Ettu
9 Nine Onpathu
10 Ten Pathu

Here you can learn Malayalam numbers 1 to 100 in English.

Weekdays Name in Malayalam

The days of the week in English and Malayalam.

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1 Monday Thinkalaazcha
2 Tuesday Chovvaazcha
3 Wednesday Budhanaazcha
4 Thursday Vyaazhaazcha
5 Friday Velliyaazcha
6 Saturday Shaniyaazcha
7 Sundya Njaayaraazcha

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