Spoken Malayalam phrases

How to Say "I Want to Withdraw Money" in Malayalam

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

എനിക്ക് പണം എടുക്കണം
Enikku panam edukkanam — I want to withdraw money

In short: To say "I want to withdraw money", say എനിക്ക് പണം എടുക്കണം (enikku panam edukkanam). "I want to deposit money" is പണം അടയ്ക്കണം (panam adaykkanam). പണം (panam) = money; കാശ് (kaashu) = cash.

Variations & related phrases

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
എനിക്ക് പണം എടുക്കണംEnikku panam edukkanamI want to withdraw money
പണം അടയ്ക്കണംPanam adaykkanamI want to deposit money
ബാലൻസ് അറിയണംBalance ariyanamI want to check the balance
ചില്ലറ വേണംChillara venamI need small change

When & how to use it

Panam/kaashu = money/cash. Edukkuka = to take/withdraw; adaykkuka = to pay/deposit.

Example sentences

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
എനിക്ക് കുറച്ച് പണം എടുക്കണം.Enikku kurachu panam edukkanam.I need to withdraw some money.
ATM-ൽ കാശില്ല.ATM-il kaashilla.There's no cash in the ATM.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say I want to withdraw money in Malayalam?

Say എനിക്ക് പണം എടുക്കണം (enikku panam edukkanam).

How do you say I want to deposit money?

Say പണം അടയ്ക്കണം (panam adaykkanam).

What is the Malayalam word for money?

"Money" is പണം (panam); "cash" is കാശ് (kaashu).

How do you say check the balance?

Say ബാലൻസ് അറിയണം (balance ariyanam).