Spoken Malayalam phrases

How to Say "I Agree" in Malayalam

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

എനിക്ക് സമ്മതം
Enikku sammatham — I agree

In short: To say "I agree", say എനിക്ക് സമ്മതം (enikku sammatham) ("I consent/agree"). A casual "that's right / true" is അത് ശരിയാ (athu shariyaa). "Sounds good" is കൊള്ളാം (kollaam).

Variations & related phrases

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
എനിക്ക് സമ്മതംEnikku sammathamI agree
അത് ശരിയാAthu shariyaaThat's right / true
കൊള്ളാംKollaamSounds good / nice
എനിക്ക് ഓക്കെ ആണ്Enikku okay aanuI'm okay with it

When & how to use it

Sammatham = agreement/consent. Kollaam ("nice / sounds good") is a relaxed way to approve a plan.

Example sentences

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
നാളെ പോകാം? - എനിക്ക് സമ്മതം.Naale pokaam? - Enikku sammatham.Shall we go tomorrow? - I agree.
അത് ശരിയാ, എനിക്കും അങ്ങനെ തോന്നുന്നു.Athu shariyaa, enikkum angane thonnunnu.That's right, I feel the same.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say I agree in Malayalam?

Say എനിക്ക് സമ്മതം (enikku sammatham).

How do you say that's right in Malayalam?

Say അത് ശരിയാ (athu shariyaa).

How do you say sounds good in Malayalam?

Say കൊള്ളാം (kollaam).

What does sammatham mean?

"Agreement / consent".