Malayalam for Tourists
Though the people of Kerala speak and understand both Malayalam and English it would prove really useful if you learn a few essential words and sentences in Malayalam that can help you find a way or communicate something important when you visit a remote area.
Hello |
Namaskaram |
How are you? |
Sukhamalle? |
Glad to meet you |
Kandathil Santhosham |
Go right |
Valathekku Poku |
Go left |
Edathekku Poku |
Go straight |
Nere Poku |
Go backwards |
Purakottu Poku |
Stop |
Nilkku |
Let’s Go |
Namukku Pokam |
Where does this road lead to? |
Ee vazhi evidekka pokunne? |
How much does it cost? |
Ithinu entha vila? |
Want |
Venam |
Don’t speak so fast |
Pathukke Samsarikku |
One |
Onn |
Two |
Rand |
Three |
Moonn |
Four |
Naalu |
Five |
Anj |
Six |
Aaru |
Seven |
Ezhu
|
Eight |
Ettu |
Nine |
Onpathu |
Ten |
Patth |