Spoken Malayalam phrases

How to Say "Don't Be Angry" in Malayalam

Casual, everyday Malayalam — not textbook. By Dr. Reshmi R Nair, PhD.

ദേഷ്യപ്പെടണ്ട
Deshyappedanda — Don't be angry

In short: To say "don't be angry", say ദേഷ്യപ്പെടണ്ട (deshyappedanda). "Calm down" is സമാധാനപ്പെട് (samaadhaanappedu). ദേഷ്യം (deshyam) = anger.

Variations & related phrases

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
ദേഷ്യപ്പെടണ്ടDeshyappedandaDon't be angry
സമാധാനപ്പെട്SamaadhaanappeduCalm down
എനിക്ക് ദേഷ്യം വന്നുEnikku deshyam vannuI got angry
ക്ഷമിക്ക്KshamikkuForgive / let it go

When & how to use it

Deshyam = anger. To soothe someone, deshyappedanda ("don't be angry") + samaadhaanappedu ("calm down").

Example sentences

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
ദേഷ്യപ്പെടണ്ട, ഞാൻ ക്ഷമ ചോദിക്കുവാ.Deshyappedanda, njaan kshama chodikkuvaa.Don't be angry, I'm apologising.
സമാധാനപ്പെട്, നമുക്ക് സംസാരിക്കാം.Samaadhaanappedu, nammukku samsaarikkaam.Calm down, let's talk.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say don't be angry in Malayalam?

Say ദേഷ്യപ്പെടണ്ട (deshyappedanda).

How do you say calm down in Malayalam?

Say സമാധാനപ്പെട് (samaadhaanappedu).

What is the Malayalam word for anger?

"Anger" is ദേഷ്യം (deshyam).

How do you say I got angry in Malayalam?

Say എനിക്ക് ദേഷ്യം വന്നു (enikku deshyam vannu).