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Spoken Malayalam phrases

How to Say "I'm Coming" in Malayalam

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

ഞാൻ വരുന്നു
Njaan varunnu — I'm coming

In short: To say "I'm coming", say ഞാൻ വരുന്നു (njaan varunnu). For "I'll be right there", say ഇപ്പോ വരാം (ippo varaam). "I'm on the way" is ഞാൻ വഴിയിലാ (njaan vazhiyilaa).

Variations & related phrases

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
ഞാൻ വരുന്നുNjaan varunnuI'm coming
ഇപ്പോ വരാംIppo varaamI'll come right now
ഞാൻ വഴിയിലാNjaan vazhiyilaaI'm on the way
അഞ്ച് മിനിറ്റിൽ എത്തുംAnchu minute-il ethumI'll be there in five minutes

When & how to use it

On the phone, ippo varaam ("coming now") is the everyday reassurance. Pair with a time estimate to sound natural.

Example sentences

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
ഇപ്പോ വരാം, ഒരു നിമിഷം.Ippo varaam, oru nimisham.I'll be right there, one moment.
ഞാൻ വഴിയിലാ, പത്ത് മിനിറ്റ്.Njaan vazhiyilaa, pathu minute.I'm on the way, ten minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say I'm coming in Malayalam?

Say ഞാൻ വരുന്നു (njaan varunnu) or ഇപ്പോ വരാം (ippo varaam).

How do you say I'm on the way in Malayalam?

Say ഞാൻ വഴിയിലാ (njaan vazhiyilaa).

How do you say I'll be there in five minutes?

Say അഞ്ച് മിനിറ്റിൽ എത്തും (anchu minute-il ethum).

What does ippo varaam mean?

"I'll come right now" - the everyday "on my way".

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