In short: To say "I have a headache", say എനിക്ക് തലവേദനയാണ് (enikku thalavedanayaanu). The pattern is body part + വേദന (vedana) ("pain"): vayaru vedana (stomach ache), pallu vedana (toothache).
Variations & related phrases
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| എനിക്ക് തലവേദനയാണ് | Enikku thalavedanayaanu | I have a headache |
| വയറുവേദന | Vayaru vedana | Stomach ache |
| പല്ലുവേദന | Pallu vedana | Toothache |
| ശരീരം മുഴുവൻ വേദന | Shareeram muzhuvan vedana | Body ache all over |
When & how to use it
Vedana = pain. Combine it with any body part: thala (head) → thalavedana (headache).
Example sentences
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| എനിക്ക് ശക്തമായ തലവേദനയാണ്. | Enikku shakthamaaya thalavedanayaanu. | I have a bad headache. |
| എനിക്ക് വയറുവേദനയുണ്ട്. | Enikku vayaru vedanayundu. | I have a stomach ache. |
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How do you say I have a headache in Malayalam?
Say എനിക്ക് തലവേദനയാണ് (enikku thalavedanayaanu).
How do you say stomach ache in Malayalam?
Say വയറുവേദന (vayaru vedana).
What is the Malayalam word for pain?
"Pain" is വേദന (vedana).
How do you say toothache in Malayalam?
Say പല്ലുവേദന (pallu vedana).