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 |