In short: To say "drink water", say വെള്ളം കുടിക്കൂ (vellam kudikkoo). "I want water" is എനിക്ക് വെള്ളം വേണം (enikku vellam venam). വെള്ളം (vellam) = water; കുടിക്കുക (kudikkuka) = to drink.
Variations & related phrases
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| വെള്ളം കുടിക്കൂ | Vellam kudikkoo | Drink water |
| എനിക്ക് വെള്ളം വേണം | Enikku vellam venam | I want water |
| കുറച്ച് വെള്ളം തരാമോ? | Kurachu vellam tharaamo? | Can I have some water? |
| ചൂട് വെള്ളം | Choodu vellam | Hot water |
When & how to use it
Vellam is one of the first words to learn. Ask politely with kurachu vellam tharaamo? ("may I have some water?").
Example sentences
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| നല്ല ചൂടാ, വെള്ളം കുടിക്കൂ. | Nalla choodaa, vellam kudikkoo. | It's hot, drink water. |
| ഒരു ഗ്ലാസ് വെള്ളം തരാമോ? | Oru glass vellam tharaamo? | Can I get a glass of water? |
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How do you say drink water in Malayalam?
Say വെള്ളം കുടിക്കൂ (vellam kudikkoo).
How do you say I want water in Malayalam?
Say എനിക്ക് വെള്ളം വേണം (enikku vellam venam).
What is the Malayalam word for water?
Water is വെള്ളം (vellam).
How do you ask for water politely?
Say കുറച്ച് വെള്ളം തരാമോ? (kurachu vellam tharaamo?).
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