Spoken Malayalam phrases

How to Say "Hold This / Take This" in Malayalam

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

ഇത് പിടിച്ചോ
Ithu pidicho — Hold this

In short: To say "hold this", say ഇത് പിടിച്ചോ (ithu pidicho). To hand something over ("here, take it"), say ഇതാ (ithaa) or ഇത് എടുത്തോ (ithu eduthcho).

Variations & related phrases

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
ഇത് പിടിച്ചോIthu pidichoHold this
ഇതാIthaaHere (you go)
ഇത് എടുത്തോIthu eduthchoTake this
ഇത് വെച്ചോIthu vechchoKeep this

When & how to use it

Ithaa ("here you go") is what you say handing something over. Pidicho = hold; eduthcho = take.

Example sentences

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
ഇത് ഒന്ന് പിടിച്ചോ, ഞാൻ ഇപ്പോ വരാം.Ithu onnu pidicho, njaan ippo varaam.Hold this a sec, I'll be right back.
ഇതാ നിന്റെ ചായ.Ithaa ninte chaaya.Here's your tea.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say hold this in Malayalam?

Say ഇത് പിടിച്ചോ (ithu pidicho).

How do you say here you go in Malayalam?

Say ഇതാ (ithaa).

How do you say take this in Malayalam?

Say ഇത് എടുത്തോ (ithu eduthcho).

How do you say keep this in Malayalam?

Say ഇത് വെച്ചോ (ithu vechcho).