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How to Say "Get Well Soon" in Malayalam

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

വേഗം സുഖമാകട്ടെ
Vegam sukhamaakatte — Get well soon

In short: "Get well soon" is വേഗം സുഖമാകട്ടെ (vegam sukhamaakatte) — literally "may you recover quickly." Shorter: സുഖമാകട്ടെ (sukhamaakatte). Add സൂക്ഷിക്കണേ (sookshikkane) — "take care of yourself."

Variations & related phrases

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
വേഗം സുഖമാകട്ടെVegam sukhamaakatteGet well soon
സുഖമാകട്ടെSukhamaakatteMay you get well
സൂക്ഷിക്കണേSookshikkaneTake care of yourself
വിശ്രമിക്കൂVishramikkooRest well

When & how to use it

Say vegam sukhamaakatte to someone who's unwell, often followed by sookshikkane ("take care") for extra warmth.

Example sentences

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
വേഗം സുഖമാകട്ടെ ട്ടോ!Vegam sukhamaakatte tto!Get well soon!
നന്നായി വിശ്രമിക്കൂ, സൂക്ഷിക്കണേ.Nannaayi vishramikkoo, sookshikkane.Rest well, take care.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say get well soon in Malayalam?

Say വേഗം സുഖമാകട്ടെ (vegam sukhamaakatte).

How do you say take care in Malayalam?

Say സൂക്ഷിക്കണേ (sookshikkane).

How do you tell someone to rest in Malayalam?

Say വിശ്രമിക്കൂ (vishramikkoo), "rest well."

What does sukhamaakatte mean?

It means "may (you) get well" — sugham (well) + aakatte (let it become).

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