Spoken Malayalam phrases

How to Say "Don't Worry" in Malayalam

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

വിഷമിക്കണ്ട
Vishamikkanda — Don't worry / don't be upset

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

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
വിഷമിക്കണ്ടVishamikkandaDon't worry / don't be upset
സാരമില്ലSaaramillaIt's okay / never mind
എല്ലാം ശരിയാകുംEllaam shariyaakumEverything will be fine
പേടിക്കണ്ടPedikkandaDon'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

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
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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Frequently asked questions

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".