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