In short: To say "don't worry", say വിഷമിക്കണ്ട (vishamikkanda). "It's okay / never mind" is സാരമില്ല (saaramilla). Together they're the gentlest comfort: സാരമില്ല, വിഷമിക്കണ്ട (saaramilla, vishamikkanda).
Variations & related phrases
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| വിഷമിക്കണ്ട | Vishamikkanda | Don't worry / don't be upset |
| സാരമില്ല | Saaramilla | It's okay / never mind |
| എല്ലാം ശരിയാകും | Ellaam shariyaakum | Everything will be fine |
| പേടിക്കണ്ട | Pedikkanda | Don't be afraid |
When & how to use it
Saaramilla ("it doesn't matter") is the everyday "it's okay". Pair it with vishamikkanda and ellaam shariyaakum to reassure warmly.
Example sentences
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| സാരമില്ല, വിഷമിക്കണ്ട, എല്ലാം ശരിയാകും. | Saaramilla, vishamikkanda, ellaam shariyaakum. | It's okay, don't worry, everything will be fine. |
| തെറ്റ് പറ്റി, അല്ലേ? സാരമില്ല. | Thettu patti, alle? Saaramilla. | Made a mistake, huh? Never mind. |
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How do you say don't worry in Malayalam?
Say വിഷമിക്കണ്ട (vishamikkanda).
How do you say it's okay in Malayalam?
Say സാരമില്ല (saaramilla).
How do you say everything will be fine?
Say എല്ലാം ശരിയാകും (ellaam shariyaakum).
What's the difference between vishamikkanda and pedikkanda?
Vishamikkanda = "don't be upset/worried"; pedikkanda = "don't be afraid".
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